Brent Burns and the Sharks (80 points) open the day four points behind the Kings (84) for first place in the Pacific. (AP)
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Where they stand
Sharks: 37-23-6, 80 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Devils: 31-29-7, 69 points, 7th Metropolitan Division
Playoff picture
The Sharks trail the Kings by four points and the Ducks by three points in the Pacific Division, with 16 games remaining.