NHL

Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks

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Los Angeles Kings
5-3-2
Final
2 - 4
San Jose Sharks
2-7-2

Toffoli scores 3rd-period goal to lift Sharks to 4-2 win over Kings

William Eklund's empty-net goal seals win for Sharks

Walman scored one goal and had two assists, Fabian Zetterlund scored a key third-period goal, and William Eklund added an empty-netter. Walman had three assists in Monday’s 5-4 overtime victory over Utah.

Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek had 26 saves.

Akil Thomas and Alex Laferriere scored for the Kings and David Rittich turned back 17 shots.

Takeaways The Kings, who were seeking their fifth win in six games, were without star forward Kevin Fiala, who was scratched after missing a meeting, a team protocol violation.

Forward Ethan Cardwell made his NHL debut Tuesday, logging just under 12 minutes of ice time after the Sharks recalled the 22-year-old from the San Jose Barracuda earlier in the day. San Jose placed forward Ty Dellandrea on the injured list earlier in a corresponding move.

Key moment Toffoli scored his sixth goal of the season on a backhander with just under nine minutes left in the game to break a 2-2 tie and put San Jose on top for good. Walman assisted.

Key stat The teams were a combined O for 10 on power plays. The Kings failed to capitalize on six man-up opportunities and the Sharks four.

Up Next The Kings host Vegas on Wednesday night, and San Jose hosts Chicago on Thursday night.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 2nd Period 2:20 Jake Walman Goal (1) Slap Shot, assists: Nico Sturm (2), Carl Grundstrom (2)
Goal 2nd Period 3:18 Akil Thomas Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Brandt Clarke (7), Trevor Moore (2)
Goal 3rd Period 6:25 Fabian Zetterlund Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Alexander Wennberg (4), Jake Walman (6)
Goal 3rd Period 8:52 Alex Laferriere Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Warren Foegele (1)
Goal 3rd Period 11:02 Tyler Toffoli Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Jake Walman (7)
Goal 3rd Period 19:22 William Eklund Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Luke Kunin (1), Mario Ferraro (2)

Statistics

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11 Blocked Shots 24
15 Hits 21
10 Takeaways 6
28 Shots 21
0 Power Play Goals 0
6 Power Play Opportunities 4
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
33 Faceoffs Won 24
57.9 Faceoff Win Percent 42.1
13 Giveaways 12
4 Total Penalties 6
8 Penalty Minutes 12

Game Information

SAP Center at San Jose

Location: San Jose, CA
Attendance: 10,818 | Capacity:

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 16 7 35 3
Los Angeles 14 8 31 3
Vancouver 13 7 30 4
Calgary 13 9 30 4
Edmonton 13 10 28 2
Seattle 12 13 25 1
San Jose 10 13 25 5
Anaheim 10 10 23 3
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