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Kings vs.
Sharks
Los Angeles hosts San Jose Sharks at crypto.com Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Home matchupLAVSSJ
LAVSSJ9:30 PM ET
crypto.com Arena
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WhenWed, Dec 9 · 9:30 PM ET
Wherecrypto.com Arena
OpponentSan Jose Sharks
San Jose SharksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Los Angeles hosts San Jose Sharks at crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is 9:30 PM ET. Listed on TNT · truTV. Next up: at San Jose Sharks on December 11.
The question to watch
How do the Kings match up with Sharks at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at San Jose Sharks
Los Angeles hosts San Jose Sharks. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on TNT · truTV.
WatchTNT · truTV
Season so far
| SJ | LA | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.50 | 4.17 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.8 | 61.9 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.63 | 2.00 |
Leaders
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 3
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 4
- LA · PointsBrandt Clarke · 5
- SJ · GoalsMacklin Celebrini · 3
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 8
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 11
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