Kings Notes:
After having given up their first power play goal in nine games in the previous game, the Kings killed off three power play they faced against the Golden Knights. They rank third in the NHL in penalty kill (85.7%).
Cal Petersen improved to 4-1-0 in his career against Vegas with the win on Wednesday night, stopping 39 of 41 shots. It was his seventh win of the season. His four career wins are his most against any team.
Sharks Notes:
The Sharks are 4-2-0 in their last six games. In their four wins, the Sharks have averaged 3.5 goals per game. In their two losses, the Sharks have averaged 1.00 goals per game.
The Sharks rank 25th in the NHL in face-off win percentage (48.3%).
Who to Watch:
Anze Kopitar, who tallied his 30th assist of the year on Wednesday, ranking him fifth in the NHL in assists. His 38 points this season are tied for 11th.
Andreas Athanasiou, who recorded his first multi-point game of the season on Wednesday. The speedy winger has tallied 14 points (7-7=14) in 26 games this season.
Evander Kane, who leads the Sharks in goals, assists and points (15-16=31).
