San Jose at Los Angeles

San Jose is not a strong offensive team, ranking #19 in goals scored, #22 on the power play. San Jose is 2-for-17 on the power play in the last seven games and has lost five of the last eight. The Sharks have several lineup changes with right wing Jonas Donskoi placed on injured reserve and forwards Ryan Carpenter and Barclay Goodrow and defenseman Tim Heed up from the American Hockey League. Los Angeles winds up a seven-game homestand and is 14-7 at home. The Kings are outstanding on defense, fifth in the NHL in goals allowed, ninth in penalty killing. The Kings are 7-3 their opponent allows two goals or less in their previous game. Los Angeles has won the last two meetings this season, 3-2 and 2-1, and holds all the cards again. Back the L.A. Kings.