The Sharks are in stop-the-pain mode going 0-2-1 during their last three games and have the advantage of being less rusty than Detroit. The Red Wings last played six days ago previous to the All-Star break. San Jose played last night and got hammered, 5-2, by the Penguins in Pittsburgh.

I expect the superior team, the Sharks with their veterans, to take care of business here with a focus effort. I'm fine with Aaron Dell scheduled to be in net. He has a higher save percentage than Martin Jones, who was in net last night.

The Red Wings have lost their last five home games being outscored by 12 goals during this span.

San Jose has won in four of its last five trips to Detroit.