
The Blackhawks (31-30-8, 70 points) will host the Sharks (29-35-5, 63 points) in hopes of gaining a playoff spot. They still have some hope, but a recent two-game skid could hinder that.
Chicago needs to gain some ground in order to keep their eyes on a wild-card spot.
On the other side, the Sharks are coming off a home loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. This is the team's third consecutive loss after three straight wins.
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The Sharks are 6-1-0 against the Blackhawks in their last seven meetings, but that isn't necessarily an ego boost.
San Jose is just one point from the conference basement and is looking to avoid a three-game losing streak.
Here's how you can watch the Sharks vs. Blackhawks game on Wednesday night:
When: Wednesday, March 11 at 5:00 pm PT. Sharks Pregame Live will begin at 4:30 pm on NBC Sports California
TV: NBCSN
Live Stream: NBC Sports