
The Sharks are surging, but their opponents Wednesday night are probably steaming.
The Arizona Coyotes have not played since Jan. 13, when they lost 7-1 to the Western Conference-leading Calgary Flames. Before that, the Desert Dogs had won their last three games but remained on the outside looking in at the playoff picture.
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The well-rested Coyotes should provide a tough test for the not-so-rested Sharks, who just beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Tuesday night. Tomas Hertl scored his first hat trick since scoring four goals against the New York Rangers on Oct. 8, 2013.
Here's how you can watch Sharks-Coyotes live on television and online.
When: 7:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Jan. 16
TV: NBCSN
Live Stream: NBC Sports app; fuboTV -- Try a free trial