November 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n3 in: What an Askarov save on Fiala, side to side pass from Perry, so little movement, but Askarov is on top of what looks like an open net for Fiala. Eye test, that just looked like a dominant save.<\/p>\n
8 in: 8-2 Kings shots, shooting gallery on Askarov, there was a Kings power play, but Askarov equal to the task so far.<\/p>\n
8 left: Second San Jose Sharks\u2019 penalty kill tonight does a much better job of limiting exposure to Askarov, no shots allowed.<\/p>\n
On entry, Sharks on rush, have momentum right after PK, and Kurashev tries a soft drop pass to Smith just inside blueline that doesn\u2019t connect. If it connects, great, if it doesn\u2019t, I\u2019m sure coach won\u2019t be happy with that.<\/p>\n
5 left: 12 seconds into PP, two shots and three shot attempts by PP1, which aligns more with what they want.<\/p>\n
Armia goal: But they don\u2019t want that. Not a good play from Celebrini, tries a drop on gaining the blueline, drop and shield Armia from puck to Klingberg. Klingberg wasn\u2019t close enough, and there was a simpler get it in deep and outnumber option for Macklin.<\/p>\n
1 left: Dickinson does nice job reading attacking Moore\u2019s speed, closing on him along the wall.<\/p>\n
Dellandrea goal: Love that from Graf, from the corner, seconds left in the period, just get it toward the net. Looking for Gaudette for the highlight play, but put the puck in that area, it goes off Dellandrea\u2019s skate and in.<\/p>\n
Period 2<\/p>\n
Sharks sloppy with puck to open period, Laferriere jumps on a loose puck at point and walks down on Askarov, but the goalie solid.<\/p>\n
Kopitar goal: Boos now rain down on Kopitar haha. Don\u2019t know if Dellandrea thought he had support. Great Moore pass too. But ultimately, I think Dellandrea needs to play that more cautiously. Beautiful can opener by Kopitar, a throwback classic from the future Hall of Famer.<\/p>\n
5 in: Byfield dominates on forecheck on that shift, catching Ferraro and Celebrini napping. San Jose Sharks need to be better, Kings starting to turn tide of game at 5-on-5. Bad hockey begets more bad hockey, leads to a Wennberg tripping penalty.<\/p>\n
9 in: Good kill, but Sharks throwing the puck around haphazardly in DZ a little now. Kings forecheck on them.<\/p>\n
10 in: Appreciate what Celebrini is trying there on entry, the hard pass on entry to the weakside point, if it connects, definitely some space created, but he just hasn\u2019t been as sharp tonight, and this is an example of reading the momentum for him, I think, a little less risk when everything is being tilted against Sharks.<\/p>\n
Armia no-goal: San Jose Sharks ducked one, specifically Ferraro. Byfield is eating Sharks alive on forecheck, Ferraro had full possession and Byfield influenced a turnover.\u00a0 There has to be a better play made there by Ferraro.<\/p>\n
Armia penalty: He\u2019s having an impact tonight. Not a good one there, there\u2019s no point for him to hit Dellandrea in the numbers right there. Penalty everyday. Time for the power play to take back some momentum.<\/p>\n
But they don\u2019t\u2026<\/p>\n
6 left: That\u2019s a textbook handle by Askarov, if he doesn\u2019t stop it up, it\u2019ll be Kings puck, there was one King, no Shark headed on forecheck for it to his right. But Askarov stops it from going to his right, then passes it to Orlov to the left, clean exit, leads to a Gaudette Grade-A. Simple but meaningful play from Askarov.<\/p>\n
4 left: Good Graf recovery. Gaudette shot blocked, Ceci gets on it, maybe a Kings counter, but Graf snuffs out Ceci.<\/p>\n
Kurashev goal: Snaps an eight-game goalless streak. But nice job by that entire line, haven\u2019t loved them tonight, but they did a great job there of staying hungry on puck, not giving LA an easy exit on forecheck. And Kurashev does a great job of being patient, outwaiting Forsberg after a sweet Smith pass.<\/p>\n
1 left: Top line now engaged, Celebrini tries a video game move on entry, that\u2019s negated, but Kurashev hustle prevents an easy exit, and this line excels at the quick strike, Celebrini slides it to Smith, who fires a good chance high and wide. Kings are able to exit, but Liljegren kills the play, and Orlov rainbows a remarkable area pass, the puck hits a rut and dies on Smith\u2019s stick in stride as he enters, and he finds Kurashev for a quick strike chance that gets a call. Honestly, Orlov could make that pass 100 times, and I\u2019m not sure he could repeat that exact circumstance of hitting that rut.<\/p>\n
San Jose Sharks really need to make something of that power play which they\u2019ll start third with.<\/p>\n
Period 3<\/p>\n
And they don\u2019t\u2026I liked Klingberg on the PP first two periods, did a good job of just getting shots through, but not his finest work on this one. Underrated, and not necessarily on the PP, but I\u2019ve noticed Liljegren in good ways tonight.<\/p>\n
4 in: Loose puck to Perry in slot, he fires it, Askarov!<\/p>\n
6 in: Liljegren can\u2019t advance it, but does a nice job one-on-one against Kempe, ties him up, not allowing his countryman to bull his way to net.<\/p>\n
7 in: For many a long-time Sharks fan, that Reaves\u2019s hit on Perry could be their highlight of the game.<\/p>\n
10 in: Did Smith really just try the Hertl on his in-tight breakaway? The balls on that kid lol. We laughed, in appreciation, in the press box. Will \u201cMaverick\u201d Smith. \u201cYou\u2019ve got balls, stick jockey.\u201d Great forecheck from Kurashev, beaut backhand pass by Celebrini.<\/p>\n
7 left: Askarov stays strong and calm, best PK\u2019er on this kill. Forsberg then comes up with a huge save on a Dellandrea breakaway.<\/p>\n
5 left: Great backcheck by Celebrini on Foegele, wins the puck. That\u2019s winning hockey.<\/p>\n
Kempe goal: Man, Sharks getting close, but just can\u2019t break the seal in terms of closing games. Or is that unbreak the seal? Or seal the seal?<\/p>\n
OT<\/p>\n
Wennberg-Eklund-Liljegren to start.<\/p>\n
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