The San Jose Sharks had started to put together a win streak at the end of November. Then the Washington Capitals happened, and the Sharks’ issues have been returned to light. The Sharks have slipped from the second wildcard spot after the Vancouver Canucks’ 5-2 win over Ottawa on Tuesday. The Sharks need a win just to be back in playoff position.
Tonight’s opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, have lost three of their last four games, yet are 6-4 in their last 10 games and hold the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.