The San Jose Sharks visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET as the Pacific Division rivals meet for the second time during the 2026-2027 regular season.
San Jose enters the contest with a 6-4-1 record and a two-game winning streak. The Sharks earned victories in each of their last two outings, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime before defeating the Ottawa Senators 6-2. That followed a stretch that included a 3-2 shootout victory at the Nashville Predators, a 4-3 shootout loss at the Detroit Red Wings, and a 3-1 defeat at the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Los Angeles comes into the matchup with a 2-4-2 record after also winning two straight games. The Kings picked up a 5-2 victory against the Washington Capitals and followed it with a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Islanders. Prior to those two victories, the team dropped games against the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers by identical 4-1 scores, along with a 2-1 overtime loss against the Vegas Golden Knights.
This contest marks the second game of the season series between the franchises. San Jose took the first meeting on Oct. 3, earning a 5-4 overtime victory against the Kings.
Both teams bring identical two-game winning streaks into Wednesday night. The Kings look to even the season series on their home ice, while the Sharks aim to extend their head-to-head advantage to two games.
