When the San Jose Sharks (24-25-7, seventh Pacific) take on the Los Angeles Kings (32-19-7, second Pacific), they will buoying themselves against a team riding a three-game wave of recent wins. The hosting Kings are in prime position to make the playoffs, trailing only the Calgary Flames in the Pacific Division. The Sharks, on the other hand, are still trying to orchestrate a turnaround just six games from the March 21 trade deadline.
By that time, pending unrestricted free agent Tomas Hertl may very well be on his way out, taking with him any feasible attempt at making a postseason push.