San Jose Sharks v Los Angeles Kings

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Saturday 12 Dec 2026

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19:00 Local Time (Fri 11 Dec 2026)

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SAP Center • 

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The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, competing in the National Hockey League’s Western Conference and Pacific Division. Founded in 1991, the Sharks play home games at SAP Center at San Jose, widely known to fans as the “Shark Tank.” The team has built a strong following through memorable playoff runs, including its first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2016, when San Jose finished as runner-up to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 2009, the Sharks won the Presidents’ Trophy for the NHL’s best regular-season record, and they have captured multiple Pacific Division titles. Notable players in franchise history include Patrick Marleau, the NHL’s all-time leader in games played, center Joe Thornton, captain Joe Pavelski and defenseman Brent Burns. Thornton won the Hart Memorial Trophy and Art Ross Trophy in 2006 while playing for San Jose, recognizing him as the league’s most valuable player and leading scorer. The Sharks are known for their teal uniforms, energetic home crowd and distinctive shark-themed identity. With a history of skilled scorers, strong playoff performances and passionate local support, San Jose remains a prominent NHL franchise for hockey fans.

The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team competing in the National Hockey League (NHL), where they play in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division. Founded in 1967, the Kings are based in Los Angeles, California, and host home games at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The club won its first Stanley Cup championship in 2012, defeating the New Jersey Devils, and captured a second title in 2014 with a victory over the New York Rangers. Goaltender Jonathan Quick earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the 2012 playoffs. The Kings have featured many celebrated players, including franchise scoring leader Marcel Dionne, Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, and long-serving captain Anže Kopitar. Defenseman Drew Doughty and forward Adrian Kempe are also among the notable players associated with the team. Los Angeles has made multiple postseason appearances and is known for its two championship runs in the 2010s. With a passionate Southern California fan base, a history of star players, and a prominent arena in the heart of the city, the Kings remain an established NHL franchise.