Games / NHL / Dec 9, 2026

San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks.

NHLWednesday, December 9, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

9:30 PM ETDec 9, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

DateDec 9, 2026

Time9:30 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

San Jose SharksLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

2.5

3.0

Goals allowed per game

3.5

8-11-1Record5-8-2

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

4-7Road record / home record2-5

WLLLLLast 5LWLWL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

San Jose SharksLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

3.50

3.47

Shots Against per Game

30.2

27.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.4

62.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.45

3.00

Shots per Game

27.6

27.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.3

23.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

219

157

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

San Jose Sharks

Igor Chernyshov LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Quentin Musty LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Kyle Keyser G · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

San Jose SharksWLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York IslandersW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Minnesota WildL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesL 1-2

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

Season series

Series tied 1-1

Dec 11, 2026LA 0, SJ 0

Dec 9, 2026SJ 0, LA 0

Nov 4, 2026SJ 2, LA 7

Oct 3, 2026LA 4, SJ 5

Team pages

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings?

San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1. Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2.

Who is injured for San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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