But the Sharks also have a shot to force Game 7 on Wednesday back in San Jose.

Evgeni Nabokov looked solid for the Sharks after a less-than-impressive series, although both goals he surrendered in Game 5 appeared stoppable. Nabokov hasn't been nearly as impressive as Jonas Hiller, the Swiss goalie who stopped 45 shots for his latest gaudy stat line.

San Jose also got a boost from a new line of Jeremy Roenick, Jonathan Cheechoo, and Torrey Mitchell, who skipped Sunday's practice to rest up for Game 6. Get your NHL playoff odds with Bodog now.

Five of the seven goals in the Sharks' 4-3 win in Game 3 were scored by defensemen, including Chris Pronger's first goal of the series. Three of Anaheim's top five scorers in the series are on the blue line, including co-leader Ryan Whitney.

San Jose Backers must have been thrilled to see Patrick Marleau score his ninth playoff game-winner the other night. Thanks to that, San Jose now looks forward to tonight's game with a 2-1 deficit instead of being down 3-0. Get all your NHL playoff hockey odds in the Bodog Sportsbook.

Now they are in serious jeopardy of getting bounced if they don't beat the Anaheim Ducks tonight in Game 3. After two close defeats in the Shark Tank, where they lost just five times in regulation all season, coach Todd McLellan still believes San Jose is playing well enough to be rewarded eventually.

The Sharks have a gaping 79-43 advantage in shots during the first two games, but their 0-for-12 power play is just the most obvious symptom of a team-wide shooting slump.

Seven No. 8 seeds since 1994 have won first-round NHL playoff series, and the Ducks still have the veteran core of the club that won the Stanley Cup in 2007. For the best NHL hockey odds head to the Bodog Sportsbook.

The Ducks finished second to the Sharks in the division race, but were 26 points behind. If you are thinking possible upset, Anaheim’s physical nature and postseason experience could make them more dangerous than a typical No. 8 seed.

The Sharks have made a bad habit out of disappointing backers at playoff time, and as a result many seem to view this as a series that could produce a shocker.

This year should be much different. The Sharks led the league from start to finish and they also enter the NHL playoffs with more experience in their lineup than ever before. Stanley Cup winners Claude Lemieux, Rob Blake, Brad Lukowich, Dan Boyle, and Travis Moen have all joined the team since last spring. For the best NHL hockey odds head to the Bodog Sportsbook.

San Jose is 2-8-0 with a tie in its last 11 visits. The Flames lost 5-2 in their last game at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Jan. 6 after falling behind by three in the first period.

The Sharks also lost 3-2 at home to the Flames nine days later, dropping to 1-2-0 in the season series.
Calgary could use some scoring from Jarome Iginla, who leads the team with 84 points but has managed one assist over the last four games. That matches his total in the season series with San Jose. For the best NHL hockey odds head to the Bodog Sportsbook.

The team's other top-line forward, Patrick Marleau, is expected to return after missing Wednesday's game due to the birth of his second son.

The Sharks will attempt to win their fourth straight in Nashville and add to a 6-0-1 mark against the Predators over the last two seasons.

Evgeni Nabokov, who is 9-1-1 with a 1.99 goals-against average in his last 12 starts, has five straight victories over the Predators with a 1.58 GAA. Hockey odds? We've got them!

San Jose dropped its last meeting with Chicago 4-2 at home on Jan. 31, snapping a 13-game winning streak in the series. That run includes six straight victories at the United Center, including a 6-5 win Nov. 16 in the Sharks' lone visit this season.

Chicago may start Nikolai Khabibulin for a third straight game after he made 14 saves Sunday for his first win in four starts since a groin injury ruled him out of 14 contests. The goaltender made 32 saves to beat San Jose on Jan. 31.

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The Sharks have also been hampered by the loss of Evgeni Nabokov, who's missed six games due to an illness and a lower-body injury.

The Sharks are certainly hoping for his return tonight. Nabokov is 5-0-1 with a 1.95 GAA and one shutout versus St. Louis in his last six matchups.

The Blues are 6-2-1 in their last nine games and beat Dallas 5-2 on Monday.

The Sharks are 14-1-2 in their last 17 games against the Blues. Hockey odds? We've got them!

After getting shut out by Detroit 6-0 late last week the Sharks quickly bounced back against the Rangers on Saturday night in a 3-2 victory. San Jose jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on the power play and Patrick Marleau scored the game-winner, his team-leading 17th goal of the season. A return home could be just what the Sharks need to keep winning, as they are undefeated at the HP Pavilion this season at 17-0-2.

The Sharks chewed up and spit out the Canucks every time they met up last season. San Jose was 4-0 against Vancouver last year, outscoring the Canucks 15-6. Get your NHL betting with Bodog now.

The Sharks lead the league with 3.69 goals per game and ranks third with a 2.34 goals-against average. They are averaging nearly 10 more shots on goal per game than its opponents, and already has five 10-goal scorers and seven players with 20 points or more.

The Kings have outscored opponents 12-3 during their current winning streak but are 0-6 in their last six Monday games. Hockey odds? We've got them!