Kings drop Rookie Faceoff opener to Sharks 8-1
lakingsinsider.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 4:42 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The LA Kings fell 8-1 to the San Jose Sharks in their Rookie Faceoff opener on September 13. The Sharks quickly took the lead with Filip Bystedt scoring on a deflection four minutes into the game. San Jose continued to dominate, showcasing their offensive depth throughout the match. The Kings will look to rebound in their next game of the Rookie Faceoff.
- •Kings lost 8-1 to Sharks in Rookie Faceoff opener.
- •Filip Bystedt scored the Sharks' first goal at 4:09.
- •San Jose built an early lead and controlled the game.
- •Kings aim to improve in upcoming Rookie Faceoff matches.
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"The LA Kings dropped their Rookie Faceoff opener by an 8-1 margin on Saturday evening against the San Jose Sharks. San Jose jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, as forward Filip Bystedt scored on a deflection to open the scoring 4:09 into the game. Defenseman Jak…
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