The Sharks are only 5-12-7 home at SAP Center on the season. They're coming off a 4-1 win at Washington but they are 7-22 in their last 29 games following a win, 6-21 in their last 27 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and 3-11 in their last 14 vs. teams from the Eastern Conference.

The Pens are 12-4 in their last 16 vs. Western Conference opponents and 19-12 against teams with a losing record this season.

8* PLAY ON PITTSBURGH PENGUINS.