Programming note
Sharks-Panthers coverage starts tonight at 7p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
Where they stand
Sharks: 6-6-0, 12 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Panthers: 5-4-3, 13 points, 6th Atlantic Division
The latest
Sharks: The Sharks opened a four-game homestand with a 5-2 loss to Columbus on Tuesday. Joe Pavelski scored both goals for San Jose, which is 2-6-0 in its last eight games. Martin Jones was replaced by Alex Stalock to start the third period, after allowing four goals on 21 shots.