Kings Seek Third Straight Win Against Rising Sharks on Wednesday Night
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The Los Angeles Kings are riding high after back-to-back victories over the Minnesota Wild, and they're looking to make it three in a row when they host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. The Kings' recent success can be attributed to a renewed sense of teamwork, with goalie Darcy Kuemper praising his teammates for 'playing for each other.' Kuemper has been instrumental in the Kings' success, starting from start to finish in both wins against the Wild. The Kings will be without captain Anze Kopitar and Joel Armia, who sustained injuries in the first period against the Wild. In their place, Taylor Ward and Andre Lee have been called up from the Ontario AHL affiliate. Additionally, forward Corey Perry has been designated to non-roster playing status due to a family illness. The Sharks, meanwhile, arrive in Los Angeles with confidence after a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. The win gave them 21 victories in 42 games, surpassing last season's win total. Forward Macklin Celebrini extended his point streak to a career-high 11 games with an empty-net goal against the Blue Jackets. The Sharks' power play has been a key factor in their recent success, and forward Ryan Reaves believes they can improve their performance in front of their net. San Jose will be looking to contain the Kings' offense, which has been on fire lately. In goal for the Sharks, Yaroslav Askarov is expected to start after Alex Nedeljkovic made 34 saves on Tuesday night. Askarov has faced the Kings twice this season, with mixed results.
