Pittsburgh at San Jose

San Jose appears to be a hopeless case again this season, as it has lost 20 of 24 games, and the Sharks have allowed 26 goals in their past four games. The Sharks have lost six in a row and 10 of 12 home contests. Pittsburgh has won seven of 10 against the Pacific Division and six of the past seven meetings with San Jose. The Penguins have won four in a row as favorites of -151 to -200, and the Sharks have lost 44 of 52 after losing by at least three goals their previous game. The Sharks haven't beaten Pittsburgh since Jan. 28, 2023 and since have lost four meetings by a combined score of 23-9. Alex Nedeljkovic is probable in net for Pittsburgh, which has won three of his past five starts. Yaroslav Askarov is likely for the Sharks, and he is 3-5-2 with a 3.04 goals-against average. Take the Penguins.