Scouting: Blackhawks @ Sharks

San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion, 9:30 p.m. Saturday

TV: Comcast SportsNet

Radio: WGN 720-AM

Game notes: The Sharks are returning home after going 3-2 on a five-game road trip through the east. They lost 6-3 at Buffalo on Thursday with Antti Niemi in goal. The Hawks are 8-4-2 on the road and have won two in a row and five of their last six.

Season series: Sharks lead 1-0.

Next: Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center, 8 p.m. Monday.