Sharks seek reset vs. Blackhawks after late collapses

Contending for a Stanley Cup playoff berth for the first time since 2019, the San Jose Sharks continue a five-game road trip on Monday night against the slumping Chicago Blackhawks.

Only six points separate the top six teams in a tightly contested Pacific Division. The Sharks trail the third-place Seattle Kraken by three points and are just six behind the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers, who are tied for first place with 64 points.

Not bad considering San Jose lost its first six games (0-4-2) to start the season.