Panthers make rare January home appearance as Sharks invade

The Florida Panthers look to build off the solid end to a road trip and keep pace in the crowded Eastern Conference race for a playoff spot when they host the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

Florida just finished a six-game road trip with a 3-3-0 record. The Panthers lost the first two games but then bounced back to win three of the next four and end on a high note. Most recently, they earned a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday, a strong recovery after being dumped 9-1 by the Carolina Hurricanes the night before.