The Los Angeles Kings (18-14-9) square off against the San Jose Sharks (21-18-3) in NHL action on Wednesday, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings sit in seventh place and the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Kings vs. Sharks: Jan. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.66 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 16% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.01% | 21st |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.2 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.88% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.61% | 22nd |
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Kings vs. Sharks Top Players
Kings
- Adrian Kempe has been important to Los Angeles' offense this season, registering 34 points in 41 games.
- Kevin Fiala has 15 goals and 14 assists for Los Angeles to compile 29 total points (0.7 per game).
- Los Angeles' offensive effort is aided by Quinton Byfield's 29 points. He's contributed 18 assists.
- Darcy Kuemper (12-7-6) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Los Angeles.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored 23 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 41 assists (one per game), fueling the San Jose offense with 64 total points (1.5 per game). He averages 3.2 shots per game, shooting 16.9%.
- Alexander Wennberg has collected 29 points this season, with eight goals and 21 assists.
- Will Smith has 29 points so far, including 12 goals and 17 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov has a 15-10-1 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (38th in the league). He has 705 saves, and has conceded 83 goals (3.4 goals against average).
Kings vs. Sharks Injury Report
Kings
Trevor Moore: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Anze Kopitar: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joel Armia: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Sharks
John Klingberg: Out (Lower Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Upper Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Adam Gaudette: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Philipp Kurashev: Out (Upper Body),
Will Smith: Out (Upper Body)
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Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2026 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Wild | W 5-4 | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Wild | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Wild | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Lightning | L 7-3 | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |