Sharks relish role as contender while Jets languish near bottom

After snapping a five-game losing streak, the San Jose Sharks will look to make it two straight wins and keep pace in the playoff race when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.

The Sharks are coming off a 5-4 home win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Their two-goal lead after the first period was narrowed to one in the middle frame and then erased early in the third. They regained the advantage a few minutes later before conceding the tying goal yet again in less than two minutes.