Wild at Sharks Preview: Zucker punch

For the second time in as many games, the San Jose Sharks (5-10-1, 7th Pacific) are presented with an opportunity to climb back to respectability by banking what should be two easy points against a struggling 11-point Central division team; this time, it’s the Minnesota Wild (5-9-1, 7th Central). While both teams sit in the seven spot in their respective divisions, the Wild are last, while the Sharks sit just atop the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to the Western Conference’s temporary asymmetry. In league standings, though, Minnesota sits just above San Jose, thanks to holding a game in hand over our good good local boys.