Adrian Kempe records hat trick in Kings' 7-2 win over Sharks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Adrian Kempe scored a hat trick and added an assist as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on November 5. Quinton Byfield contributed with two goals, and Erik Haula and Joel Armia also scored for the Kings. Kempe's first goal came just 1:23 into the game, helping Los Angeles jump to a 3-0 lead after one period. The Sharks have now lost three consecutive games. They will face the Minnesota Wild next while the Kings prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- •Kings score three goals in the first period.
- •Sharks have lost three straight games.
- •Kempe scores on a power play to complete the hat trick.
- •Darcy Kuemper makes 30 saves for the Kings.
- •Next, Sharks visit the Minnesota Wild on November 6.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Adrian Kempe scores a hat trick as the Kings beat the Sharks 7-2
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had a hat trick and an assist, Quinton Byfield scored two goals, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the San Jose Sharks 7-2 on Wednesday night.Erik Haula and Joel Armia also scored for the Kings and Darcy Kuemper made 30 saves.
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