Sharks Look to End Losing Streak in Pacific Division Showdown Against Kings

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

The San Jose Sharks are aiming to break their seven-game losing streak as they face off against the Los Angeles Kings.

The Kings, holding a 3-2-2 record overall, have split their two games against Pacific Division opponents. They tend to average 10.3 penalty minutes each game.

The Sharks, who currently have an overall record of 0-5-2, have also lost both their contests within the Pacific Division. They average 11.6 penalty minutes per game.

This matchup marks the first encounter between the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings this season.

Anze Kopitar is the leading player for the Kings with three goals and five assists, while Alex Laferriere has managed to score in his last ten games.

For the Sharks, Tyler Toffoli has recorded four goals and three assists, and Will Smith has consistently added points over the past ten games.

In the last ten matches, the Kings have scored on average 2.2 goals with 3.5 assists, committed 3.3 penalties, and racked up 7.2 minutes in penalties, while conceding 2.5 goals to their opponents.

Throughout the same span, the Sharks have averaged 1.3 goals and 2.1 assists per game, incurred 3.8 penalties, and served 8.1 penalty minutes, allowing the opposition an average of 2.5 goals per game.

Currently, both teams are reporting no injuries among their players.

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