Kings fall to Sharks in overtime despite strong offensive effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:37 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the San Jose Sharks 5-4 in overtime on October 4, 2026. The Sharks' Igor Chernyshov scored the game-winning goal after the Kings had forced overtime with a late comeback from a two-goal deficit in the third period. LA saw contributions from forwards Brandt Clarke, Erik Haula, Artemi Panarin, and Quinton Byfield, but defensive struggles and costly turnovers hindered their performance. The Kings now have a winless start to the season and will host the Florida Panthers at home on Tuesday.
- •Kings drop to 0-1-1 following loss in San Jose.
- •Chernyshov's overtime goal secured the victory for the Sharks.
- •LA trailed by two goals before rallying to force overtime.
- •Anton Forsberg made 20 saves for the Kings in net.
- •Kings will play their home opener against the Panthers next.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — 'I Think We Deserved Better Tonight': Adrian Kempe On Loss To San Jose Sharks
"The Los Angeles Kings suffered another disappointing loss after losing their season opener, falling in overtime to the San Jose Sharks on a game-winning goal.
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