Los Angeles at San Jose

This is a big game in San Jose as the Sharks and Los Angeles are tied with the same number of points. San Jose has clawed and scratched its way down the stretch to get to this point, but it won't be easy against an LA defense that is second in the NHL in goals allowed and fourth in penalty killing. These teams just played a 6-5 game in LA on Thursday and this will be equally close with so much at stake. LA is great in bounce-back situations, as the Kings are 5-1 in their last six after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game as well as 5-0 in their last five in the second game of a home-and-home situation. San Jose is not as sharp defensively and ranks No. 28 on the power play, plus just No. 13 in goals scored. The Sharks are also 1-5 in their last six after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Play the LA Kings.