The Anaheim Ducks, fresh off their largest margin of
victory in over four years, continue a six-game homestand this evening as
they welcome the Pacific Division-rival San Jose Sharks to the Honda Center.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to avoid their first
three-game losing streak since October when they welcome the Boston Bruins for
tonight's battle at CONSOL Energy Center.

The Wild weren't able to carry recent road success into
their own arena last time out. They may find getting their offense re-
established away from Minnesota this evening a tough task.

The Dallas Mavericks will resume a four-game homestand
Saturday night when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks to north Texas.

The Atlanta Thrashers hope to kick off their post-All-Star
schedule with a victory when they welcome the sliding New York Islanders for
tonight's clash at Philips Arena.

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in Brew City following an unsuccessful road trip and will host the Central Division-rival Detroit Pistons tonight from the Bradley Center.

The Utah Jazz will shoot for their third straight home win
when they welcome the Houston Rockets tonight to EnergySolutions Arena.

The new-look Tampa Bay Rays begin defense of their
American League East title this evening when they open their 2011 season
against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field.

A pair of Western Conference contenders square off in Big D
Wednesday when the Dallas Mavericks play host to the Denver Nuggets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets will try continue their recent
hot stretch when they welcome the Nashville Predators for a Central Division
battle at Nationwide Arena.

Fresh off winning his record-tying fourth All-Star game MVP
award on Sunday, Kobe Bryant hopes to get his Lakers back on track when the
Atlanta Hawks visit Staples Center Tuesday night.