Programming note – Sharks-Blackhawks coverage starts today at 7:00 p.m. with Sharks Pregame Live on CSN California
WHERE THEY STAND
Sharks: 31-17-2, 64 points, 1st Pacific Division
Blackhawks: 30-16-5, 65 points, 2nd Central Division
PREGAME NEWS AND NOTES
***The Sharks begin their post All-Star weekend schedule tonight, after they had their six-game winning streak snapped by the Oilers last Thursday. This is the rubber match of the three-game season series with the Blackhawks. Each team has defended its home ice.
Playing the club that has captured three of the past six Stanley Cups and remains a contender is a good way to jump back into the season, according to Joe Pavelski.