San Jose at Dallas

San Jose plays strong defense, ninth in the league in goals allowed, but the offense has gone south, losing four of five scoring a total of five goals in the defeats. They come off a 2-1 loss at home to Nashville and now head out on the road. San Jose is on a 5-2-1 run UNDER the total, plus 4-0-1 UNDER on two days of rest. Dallas has improved its defense this season, especially at home where they've allowed 3, 0, 2, and 3 goals in four of five home contests. Goalie Antti Niemi is 5-1-0 with a 2.32 goals against as a starter and came off the bench in another game this month. He's set to make a third straight start and squares off with this San Jose team that is 4-0-1 UNDER the total against an opponent with a winning record, plus 3-1-2 UNDER when the Sharks face the Western Conference. Play UNDER the total in this one.