Sharks Target Discipline and Faceoffs in Second Opening Game Against Kings

San Jose Sharks host Los Angeles Kings at the SAP Center for their second opening homestand, aiming to break bad habits of incomplete games after a late-overtime win against Florida. Head coach Mike Grier emphasizes that the team must play full sixty minutes without surrendering early leads or accumulating penalties from veterans like Darnell Nurse and Kiefer Sherwood. Faceoffs remain a critical area requiring drastic improvement across all four centers, while special teams continue to be a focal point for both squads. The Kings seek their first win of the 2025-26 season on the road after losing in Colorado, with Artemi Panarin leading Los Angeles's offensive efforts and goaltender Anton Forsberg maintaining strong defensive records against San Jose.