DALLAS -- From a big-picture standpoint, the San Jose Sharks remain in good shape despite a four-game losing streak and a shrinking lead in the Pacific Division.
Of course the Sharks (42-24-7), who lost 3-2 at Minnesota on Tuesday night, would like to reverse that pendulum when they visit the Dallas Stars on Friday at American Airlines Center.
These former Pacific rivals met Monday night in the same building, with the Stars edging San Jose 1-0 for only their second shutout of the season. It was also the fifth time the Sharks were held scoreless in 2016-17.