Clash at Crypto.com Arena: San Jose Sharks to Face Los Angeles Kings

As the San Jose Sharks prepare to visit the Crypto.com Arena for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Kings, fans are eager to see how their team will perform. The Sharks have had a challenging run in their recent games, and this matchup is an opportunity for them to turn the tide.

Looking back at their past performances, the Sharks have shown some areas of concern as well as potential strengths. In their last game against Vancouver Canucks, they managed a total of four goals but conceded seven, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing. Despite this loss, they demonstrated an ability to find the net with a shooting percentage of 16 percent.

In contrast, during their home game against Arizona Coyotes, the Sharks were only able to score two goals from 31 shots resulting in a low shooting percentage of approximately 6 percent. This lackluster offensive performance was compounded by five goals conceded on 30 shots faced.

The trend continued when they hosted Los Angeles Kings earlier in December; managing just one goal from 16 shots while allowing four goals on 39 shots against them. The silver lining here was an improved save percentage from their goaltender compared to previous outings.

The upcoming game presents both challenges and opportunities for San Jose. The venue is known for its energetic atmosphere which could influence both teams' performances. For San Jose Sharks fans hoping for a victory away from home soil, it's crucial that both offense and defense step up significantly compared to recent showings.

The match is scheduled on January 23rd at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally on NBCS-CA channel number 698 for away fans wanting to catch all the action live.