Last-place Sharks, Blackhawks aim to build on recent wins

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It may be a battle of the Western Conference's two divisional cellar dwellers, but both the Chicago Blackhawks and host San Jose Sharks head into Thursday's matchup on a winning note.

The Blackhawks hit the West Coast after snapping a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 road win over the ColoradoAvalanche on Monday, while the Sharks kicked off a five-game homestand with a solid