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San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 24, 2024

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Oct 24, 2024 9:13 AM
The struggling San Jose Sharks, winless in their first seven games, look to break their losing streak as they face off against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, October 24th at 10:30 PM at the Crypto.com Arena. The Kings, sitting with a 3-2-2 record, will aim to capitalize on the Sharks' woes and secure a vital divisional win. Can the Sharks finally turn their season around, or will the Kings add to their misery?
San Jose Sharks
Los Angeles Kings

Sharks vs Kings statistics

Stat Sharks Kings
Goals For per Game 1.86 3.14
Goals Against per Game 4.00 3.57
Shots per Game 26.3 31.1
Shots Against per Game 33.3 28.1
Power Play Goals 4 4
Power Play Goals Against 9 6
Short Handed Goals 1 1
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 81 72
Power Play Percentage 20.0 14.8
Penalty Kill Percentage 74.3 80.0

Los Angeles Kings recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/22/24 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 6-1
10/20/24 @ Anaheim Ducks W 4-1
10/17/24 @ Montreal Canadiens W 4-1
10/16/24 @ Toronto Maple Leafs L 6-2
10/14/24 @ Ottawa Senators L 8-7 OT

San Jose Sharks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/22/24 @ Anaheim Ducks L 3-1
10/20/24 vs Colorado Avalanche L 4-1
10/18/24 @ Winnipeg Jets L 8-3
10/17/24 @ Chicago Blackhawks L 4-2
10/15/24 @ Dallas Stars L 3-2 SO

Sharks vs Kings predictions

It's looking like a pivotal game for the San Jose Sharks, especially for key players like Tyler Toffoli and Mikael Granlund. Toffoli has been a standout with 4 goals for the Sharks, lighting up the scoreboard despite the team's struggles overall. Granlund, nursing a day-to-day status, leads with 6 assists. If he hits the ice, his playmaking could be just what San Jose needs to spark a turnaround. Given their pivotal roles, both could significantly impact the game's dynamics, provided they maintain their form and fitness.

Switching over to the Los Angeles Kings, Alex Laferriere and Anze Kopitar are players to watch. Laferriere, matching Toffoli's goal count, shows promise on the offensive end. Meanwhile, Kopitar, not only leading with 5 assists but also with a total of 8 points, remains crucial for the Kings. His all-round ability to influence the game both through scoring and setting up plays could prove too much for the struggling Sharks' defense to handle. These players stepping up could spell trouble for San Jose.

Given the current trajectories of both teams and considering how players like Kopitar and Laferriere are performing, the Los Angeles Kings seem poised to extend their upper hand. Los Angeles having a varying yet positive momentum this season and the Sharks experiencing a tough start creates a matchup that leans favorably towards the Kings. While hockey often surprises us, the Kings look set to capitalize on their home advantage and the Sharks' shaky form.

Los Angeles Kings injuries

  • Darcy Kuemper (G): Injured Reserve
  • Joel Edmundson (D): Injured Reserve
  • Arthur Kaliyev (RW): Injured Reserve
  • Drew Doughty (D): Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks injuries

  • Macklin Celebrini (C): Injured Reserve
  • Thomas Bordeleau (C): Injured Reserve
  • Shakir Mukhamadullin (D): Injured Reserve
  • William Eklund (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Givani Smith (RW): Day-To-Day

Sharks vs Kings game info

Venue crypto.com Arena
Location Los Angeles, CA
Puck drop Thu 10:30 PM

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