San Jose at Arizona

San Jose continues to stumble, losing five of eight. They were favored in all five losses. Offense is the problem, #25 in goals scored, as well as the schedule, winding up a six-game road trip tonight. The Sharks have lost the last two games while scoring only two goals. San Jose will also be without center Tomas Hertl, who suffered a lower body injury against St. Louis and returned to the Bay Area for further evaluation Friday. Arizona plays its best hockey at home where it does not have a losing record (3-3). Their last two home victories were as dogs of +155 and +130, the former against this San Jose squad, a 3-2 win three weeks ago. The home team has won five straight games when these teams meet, so back the home dog again. Play Arizona.