San Jose at Arizona

San Jose is a sizzling 25-9-3 on the road, ranked fourth in the NHL in goals scored, fifth on the power play and #14 in goals allowed. San Jose could earn home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs by finishing first or second in the Pacific Division. The Sharks are 17-8 playing on one day of rest, plus 14-2 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. They face an Arizona team that is #15 in goals scored, #28 in goals allowed and #25 in killing penalties. Arizona is off a 4-0 win at Edmonton, but the team is 4-10 against the Western Conference and the Coyotes are 14-48 vs. a team with a winning record. The road team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, with talented San Jose 5-1 in this building. Take San Jose.