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