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NHL play on Thursday features the Los Angeles Kings (3-2-2) hosting the San Jose Sharks (0-5-2) at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kings rank eighth while the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference.
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Kings vs. Sharks: Oct. 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 24th |
| Shots | 31.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 14.81% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.33% | 26th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 1.86 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 4.00 | 29th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.3 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20.00% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.29% | 24th |
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Kings vs. Sharks Top Players
Kings
- A leading offensive player this season for Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar has put up eight points.
- Adrian Kempe has three goals and three assists for Los Angeles to compile six total points (0.9 per game).
- Los Angeles' scoring effort is aided by Kevin Fiala's six points. He's contributed one assist.
- Across four games played, David Rittich has a goaltending record of 2-2-0. During those games, he's allowed 12 goals while recording 74 saves.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's seven points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has one goal and six assists in seven games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a top offensive contributor for San Jose with seven total points this season. He has scored four goals and added three assists in seven games.
- William Eklund has earned one goal on the season, adding four assists.
- Vitek Vanecek is 0-3-0 on the season, giving up 11 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 84 saves with an .884 save percentage (40th in the league).
Kings vs. Sharks Injury Report
Kings
Darcy Kuemper: Out (Lower Body),
Drew Doughty: Out (Ankle),
Arthur Kaliyev: Out (Clavicle)
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Lucas Carlsson: Out (Undisclosed),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Out (Back),
Macklin Celebrini: Out (Lower Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/20/2024 | Ducks | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Golden Knights | L 6-1 | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 10/29/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/30/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | Jets | L 8-3 | Away |
| 10/20/2024 | Avalanche | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Ducks | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 10/28/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Kings | - | Home |