LA Kings beat Sharks 7-2 but need to improve divisional record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings secured a 7-2 victory against the San Jose Sharks on November 5, 2026, as they look to bolster their standings. Adrian Kempe scored a hat trick, and Artemi Panarin added four assists to help the Kings recover from prior losses to the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres. With a record of 5-7-2 this season, including a disappointing 1-1-2 against Pacific Division opponents, the Kings face pressure to perform in upcoming divisional matchups to remain competitive in the Western Conference. They currently sit seventh in the Pacific Division, trailing first-place Edmonton Oilers by 13 points.
- •Kings improve to 5-7-2 this season after recent win.
- •Adrian Kempe scores hat trick against Sharks.
- •Los Angeles struggles with divisional record at 1-1-2.
- •Prior losses to Blackhawks and Sabres raise concerns.
- •Kings sit seventh in Pacific Division standings.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — The LA Kings Need To Start Winning the Games That Matter
"The Los Angeles Kings need to find ways to beat their Pacific Division opponents if they hope to stay competitive in the Western Conference. In their first 14 games of the 2026–27 season, the Kings are 5-7-2, including 1-1-2 against division opponents. That record includes overtime losses to the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden […] The post The LA Kings Need To Start Winning the Games That Matter appeared first on The Lead.
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