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The San Jose Sharks (1-0) and the Los Angeles Kings (0-1) hit the ice in San Jose, California on October 3, 2026 at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Kings vs. Sharks: Oct. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 21.26% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.42% | 27th |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.68 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.9 | 7th |
| Shots | 28 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 16.96% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.58% | 30th |
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Kings vs. Sharks Top Players
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini was among San Jose's top contributors last season, posting 115 points. He averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 15.7%.
- Will Smith was another of San Jose's key contributors last season, posting 59 total points (24 goals and 35 assists).
- Alexander Wennberg generated 55 points for San Jose in 80 games a season ago, netting a goal on 19.1% of his shots and recording 18 goals and 37 assists.
- Last season for San Jose, Yaroslav Askarov (21-20-4) posted a 3.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .884.
Kings
- Artemi Panarin put up 84 points (1.0 per game) for Los Angeles last season, with 28 goals and 56 assists in 78 games (playing 19:21 per game).
- Adrian Kempe amassed 73 points last season, with 36 goals and 37 assists.
- Los Angeles' Mats Zuccarello was among the leaders on the team with 54 total points (15 goals and 39 assists).
- Darcy Kuemper had an .891 save percentage (43rd in the league) last season, conceding 134 goals (2.8 goals against average). He compiled a 19-14-15 record.
Kings vs. Sharks Injury Report
Sharks
Alex Barré-Boulet: Out (Undisclosed),
Adam Gaudette: Out (Upper Body),
Jacob Trouba: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Kings
Kevin Fiala: Out (Leg)
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Panthers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/5/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Avalanche | L 8-4 | Away |
| 10/3/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |