The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the San Jose Sharks in their upcoming matchup at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. This game marks the second meeting between the two teams this season and is part of the Kings’ eight-game stretch within California.
Matchup Overview
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Pacific
Current Team Status
- Los Angeles Kings: 10 wins, 6 losses, 4 overtime losses
- San Jose Sharks: 9 wins, 8 losses, 3 overtime losses
Previous Meetings
In their last encounter, the Kings defeated the Sharks 4-3. Notable performances included Corey Perry and Brandt Clarke, each contributing significantly to the victory. Perry has recorded 31 career goals against the Sharks, while Clarke maintains a strong record against San Jose, scoring at a point-per-game pace in their matchups.
Kings Roster Updates
Prior to the matchup, the Kings conducted an optional morning skate. Goaltender Anton Forsberg, who recently achieved a shutout, is expected to start against the Sharks. Forsberg has shown impressive form with a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss this season.
Projected Lineup
- Forward Lines:
- Fiala – Byfield – Kempe
- Moore – Kopitar – Kuzmenko
- Foegele – Danault – Laferriere
- Armia – Turcotte – Perry
- Defensive Pairings:
- Edmundson – Clarke
- Moverare – Ceci
- Goaltenders:
- Forsberg
- Copley (recently recalled)
With Drew Doughty on Injured Reserve, the Kings are relying on younger players like Clarke to step up their game. Coach Jim Hiller has emphasized the need for increased offensive output from various lines, mixing up combinations to achieve better results.
Sharks Highlights
The Sharks recently secured a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against Utah, with forward Macklin Celebrini achieving a hat trick. Celebrini is now among the league leaders, boasting over 30 points this season.
Key Players
Alexander Wennberg has made significant contributions against the Kings, accumulating six points across five games since joining San Jose. His ability to perform in crucial moments could shape the outcome of this matchup.
Strategic Adjustments
Both teams are making strategic adjustments ahead of the game. The Kings are focused on improving their power-play effectiveness, with changes to personnel that include moving Andrei Kuzmenko to the top unit.
As the Kings aim for a more dynamic offensive strategy, they look to capitalize on the Sharks’ weaknesses, particularly in the absence of key players. This matchup promises a competitive atmosphere as both teams battle for crucial points in the standings.
