The Sharks aren't in the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, but there still are plenty of reasons for San Jose fans to watch. And it all starts with rooting against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The playoffs begin Tuesday with the Golden Knights taking on the Chicago Blackhawks. Sharks fans proudly will become Blackhawks fans for the time being, rooting loudly against Vegas.
There also are a handful of former Sharks players to watch compete for the Stanley Cup.
Here's how to watch Stanley Cup playoff games online and on TV this year, with every NBC and NBCSN game streamed on the NBC Sports app as well as NBCSports.