Programming note
Sharks-Stars coverage starts today at 12:30 p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
Where they stand
Sharks: 41-27-6, 88 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Stars: 44-22-9, 97 points, 1st Central Division
Playoff picture
The Sharks will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Stars in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Stars AND the Coyotes lose to the Flyers in any fashion OR if the Coyotes lose to the Flyers in regulation.
The Sharks trail Los Angeles by five points and Anaheim by two points in the Pacific Division.