SAN JOSE – The Sharks have steadily increased their lead in the Pacific Division in recent weeks, thanks to a 5-0-3 record in their last eight games, including a three-game winning streak coming out of the bye week.
It’s looking more and more likely that the club will capture its first division title since 2011, with a seven-point lead and a game in hand on Anaheim and Edmonton.
A game on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild, the Central Division leaders heading into Saturday night’s action, begs the question – is the Western Conference’s top seed now in the Sharks’ sights?