Sharks vs Kings Game Preview: Kings looking to Avoid 2nd Straight loss

The Kings take on the Sharks tonight as they look to try to avoid losing 2 straight games.

The Hockey News

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:26 PM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss.
Starting goaltenders feature Darcy Kuemper for the Kings against Yaroslav Askarov for the Sharks.
Adrian Kempe returns to the Kings lineup after missing the previous game with an injury.

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The Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks tonight at 10 PM ET as both teams aim to rebound from recent defeats. Los Angeles is looking to avoid back-to-back losses following a 3-2 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, while San Jose enters the matchup after a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames.

Goaltender Darcy Kuemper starts for the Kings aiming for his fourth consecutive win, opposed by Sharks starter Yaroslav Askarov. Los Angeles welcomes back Adrian Kempe from an undisclosed injury, though Kevin Fiala, Alex Turcotte, and Mats Zuccarello remain sidelined. Meanwhile, the Sharks will play without Alexander Wennberg and Igor Chernyshov.

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