Tyler Toffoli came through with a crucial goal in the third period, helping the San Jose Sharks secure a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. This win marked the Sharks’ second consecutive victory after a rough start to the season with nine winless games.
In addition to Toffoli’s goal, Jake Walman continued his impressive performance with one goal and two assists, making it his second consecutive game with 3 points. Fabian Zetterlund also contributed a significant goal in the third period, and William Eklund sealed the victory with an empty-netter. Walman’s stellar performance follows his three-assist game in the previous match against Utah.
Sharks’ goalie Vitek Vanecek played a crucial role in the victory with 26 saves, while Akil Thomas and Alex Laferriere managed to score for the Kings. However, the absence of star forward Kevin Fiala, who was scratched due to a team protocol violation, seemed to impact the Kings’ performance. Ethan Cardwell made his NHL debut for the Kings, playing nearly 12 minutes after being called up from the San Jose Barracuda.
Toffoli’s decisive goal in the third period broke the 2-2 tie and secured the Sharks’ victory. Despite numerous power play opportunities for both teams, with a combined O for 10 on power plays, neither team could capitalize. The Kings had six man-up opportunities, while the Sharks had four but failed to convert.
Looking ahead, the Kings will face off against Vegas, while the Sharks will host Chicago in their upcoming games. The victory against the Kings marks a turning point for the Sharks after a challenging start to the season, and they will look to build on this momentum in the games to come.
