Matchup comparison
Recent form: Los Angeles Kings, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for San Jose Sharks.
Matchup to watch: San Jose Sharks’ attack (index 91) against Los Angeles Kings’ defence (index 107).
Matchup to watch: Los Angeles Kings’ attack (index 81) against San Jose Sharks’ defence (index 110).
Recent form: last 5
San Jose Sharks: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 15 goals scored and 16 conceded.
| Oct 28, 2026 | vs Buffalo Sabres | L | 0–2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | at Boston Bruins | L | 4–6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | at Ottawa Senators | W | 6–2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 4–3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | at Toronto Maple Leafs | L | 1–3 |
Los Angeles Kings: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 12 conceded.
| Oct 28, 2026 | at Chicago Blackhawks | L | 1–2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | at New York Rangers | W | 6–3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | at New Jersey Devils | L | 1–3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | at New York Islanders | W | 3–2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | at Washington Capitals | W | 5–2 |
Results before kickoff, newest first.
Head-to-head
In the last 4 meetings on record, San Jose Sharks won 3, Los Angeles Kings won 1.
| Oct 4, 2026 | San Jose Sharks | 5–4 | Los Angeles Kings |
| Jan 8, 2026 · last season | Los Angeles Kings | 3–4 | San Jose Sharks |
| Nov 21, 2025 · last season | San Jose Sharks | 4–3 | Los Angeles Kings |
| Oct 29, 2025 · last season | San Jose Sharks | 3–4 | Los Angeles Kings |
Season so far
San Jose Sharks are 20th of 32 on win rate after 13 games (6-7).
Los Angeles Kings are 30th of 32 on win rate after 11 games (3-8).
| # | Team | P | W | L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | San Jose Sharks | 13 | 6 | 7 | 37:45 |
| 30 | Los Angeles Kings | 11 | 3 | 8 | 28:37 |
Team season model
- San Jose Sharks attack index 91: 9% less scoring per game than the league average.
- San Jose Sharks defence index 110: 10% more conceded per game than the league average.
- San Jose Sharks rate 26th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
- Los Angeles Kings attack index 81: 19% less scoring per game than the league average.
- Los Angeles Kings defence index 107: 7% more conceded per game than the league average.
- Los Angeles Kings rate 29th of 32 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.
Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.
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