Nieto picked up an assist and two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Nieto set up Logan Couture's tally in the second period to get the Sharks on the board. In his last six games, Nieto has a goal and two assists. The 29-year-old has often played in a bottom-six role as more of a defensive forward. He has 10 points, 45 shots on net, 63 hits, 31 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 41 appearances overall.