Tonight, the San Jose Sharks (20-22-4, 6th in Pacific Division) host the Dallas Stars (26-14-4, 2nd in Central Division) as former captain and franchise icon Joe Pavelski makes his return to the building he called home for 13 years. This is the first meeting of the Sharks and Stars this year, though there are two more scheduled; the Sharks will head to Dallas on Pi Day 2020 (March 14), then play host once again as the Stars return to San Jose on April 2.
Last season, the Sharks won one of their three (close) games against the Stars, with each being decided by a single goal.