The San Jose Sharks remain locked in a fierce battle for the second wild card spot in the NHL's Pacific Division, trailing the Anaheim Ducks (77 points) and Vegas Golden Knights (76) by a narrow margin. Stathletes projections place the Sharks at 87.9 points, just ahead of the Edmonton Oilers (75) but far behind the division leaders. This precarious position means any playoff berth for the Sharks would likely come via the second wild card, facing either the Colorado Avalanche or Dallas Stars in the first round. The Sharks' recent 1-1 record against the Oilers highlights the critical nature of their remaining schedule, which includes two more "four-point swing" games against Anaheim and a final showdown with Buffalo on Thursday. While the Sharks start this stretch five to seven points behind their divisional rivals, their remaining 13 games offer a significant opportunity to climb the standings and secure a more favorable playoff path.