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2026–27 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks across the 2026–27 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. The model section compares Elo-based win probabilities with market implied odds and notes situational factors worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Los Angeles Kings logoLos Angeles Kings0-2-13-652.453.853.916.7%61.5%
San Jose Sharks logoSan Jose Sharks2-1-03-340.840.735.825.0%75.0%

Betting Considerations

Los Angeles Kings logoLos Angeles Kings(Away)
Lost 3 consecutive games
0-0-1 vs San Jose Sharks this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to San Jose Sharks
PK (61.5%) vulnerable against San Jose Sharks's PP (25.0%)
San Jose Sharks logoSan Jose Sharks(Home)
1-0 vs Los Angeles Kings this season
PP (25.0%) has an edge vs Los Angeles Kings's PK (61.5%)

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Darcy Kuemper, projected starting goalie for Los Angeles Kings with 50% confidence based on recent rotation analysisD. Kuemper50%Clear #1 (67% start rate), 1 consecutive start2.8311.70.571
Yaroslav Askarov, projected starting goalie for San Jose Sharks with 50% confidence based on recent rotation analysisY. Askarov50%Only goalie with starts (3/3 games)3.8621.05.917

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
Oct 6Florida Panthers logoFlorida PanthersHomeL 1–2
Oct 3San Jose Sharks logoSan Jose SharksAwayL 4–5 (OT)
Sep 30Colorado Avalanche logoColorado AvalancheAwayL 4–8