Programming note – Sharks-Panthers coverage starts today at 7:30 p.m. on NBCSN
WHERE THEY STAND
Sharks: 34-18-5, 73 points, 1st Pacific Division
Panthers: 24-20-10, 58 points, 5th Atlantic Division
PREGAME NEWS AND NOTES
***The Sharks will play their first home game after a four-game road trip tonight against the Panthers, whom they beat in Florida on Nov. 10, 4-2. San Jose has won the last three head-to-head matchups.
Florida is five points out of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.