Sharks bring losing streak into matchup with the Kings

San Jose Sharks (0-5-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (3-2-2, in the Pacific Division)

Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks look to stop a seven-game losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Kings.

Los Angeles has a 3-2-2 record overall and a 1-1-0 record in Pacific Division games. The Kings rank eighth in league play serving 10.3 penalty minutes per game.

San Jose has a 0-2-0 record in Pacific Division games and a 0-5-2 record overall. The Sharks serve 11.6 penalty minutes per game to rank fifth in the league.

The matchup Thursday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anze Kopitar has three goals and five assists for the Kings. Alex Laferriere has scored goals over the last 10 games.

Tyler Toffoli has scored four goals with three assists for the Sharks. Will Smith has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 3-2-2, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.5 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Sharks: 0-5-2, averaging 1.3 goals, 2.1 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

INJURIES: Kings: None listed.

Sharks: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.