While Nieto’s six goals and 11 points in 41 games is disappointing, the 23-year-old has at least three shots on goal in five of his last nine games.
Programming note: Sharks-Coyotes coverage starts tonight at 5:30pm with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California.
Where they stand
Sharks: 23-18-3, 49 points, 2nd Pacific Division
Coyotes: 22-18-3, 49 points, 3rd Pacific Division
The latest
Sharks: The Sharks couldn’t hang onto a third period lead, as their five-game winning streak was snapped in a shootout by the Ottawa Senators, 4-3.