(AP)
Programming note: Sharks-Avalanche coverage starts tonight at 7pm on NBCSN.
Where they stand
Sharks: 32-21-5, 69 points, 3rd Pacific Division
Avalanche: 31-27-4, 66 points, 5th Central Division
Playoff picture
The Sharks trail the Kings by five points in the Pacific Division, with one game in hand, and the Ducks by one point for second place. Anaheim hosts Buffalo tonight.
The latest
Sharks: Tomas Hertl, Logan Couture and Joe Thornton all scored twice in a 6-3 beating of the Blues on Monday at Scottrade Center.