Programming note
Sharks-Panthers coverage starts tonight at 4:00 p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
Where they stand
Sharks: 30-20-5, 65 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Panthers: 33-18-6, 72 points, 1st Atlantic Division
The latest
Sharks: San Jose began a five-game road trip by downing the Lightning on Tuesday, 4-2. Matt Nieto tallied the game-winner in the third period and Joe Thornton had a pair of assists as the Sharks improved to 3-0-1 in their last four games and 19-8-2 on the road.