Programming note
Sharks-Blackhawks coverage starts today at 3:30 p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
Where they stand
Sharks: 16-15-1, 33 points, 2nd Pacific Division
Blackhawks: 19-11-4, 42 points, 3rd Central Division
The latest
Sharks: After opening the scoring on a Joe Thornton marker, the Sharks surrendered four straight goals in a 4-2 defeat in Ottawa on Friday. They fell to 2-1 on a five-game road trip that concludes in Los Angeles on Tuesday. San Jose is 2-6-1 in its last nine games.