Sharks Fall 7-2 to Kings, Extend Losing Streak
San Jose dropped to 7-9-1 after a three-game skid, with the Kings' top power play sealing the lead late.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hockey
The San Jose Sharks lost 7-2 to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night, falling to 7-9-1 on the season. Los Angeles led 5-1 entering the third period and added late power-play goals to extend the margin.
Why it matters
The defeat drops San Jose further from playoff contention after a three-game losing streak, with only three wins in its last 10 games. The Sharks' recent form is a central concern as the team prepares for two road games.
The Sharks sit at 7-9-1 with three wins in their last 10 games, while the Kings built a 5-1 lead before the third period ended with a five-minute power-play goal. Whether the team's recent slide reflects a short-term issue or a deeper problem has not been settled by the available data.
The players
Kiefer Sherwood
Sherwood is a Sharks forward who publicly criticized Los Angeles for its late power-play usage.
Artemi Panarin
Panarin is a Kings forward and one of the league's most prominent offensive players, singled out by Sherwood after the game.
Darnell Nurse
Nurse is an NHL defenceman whose shot-attempt and expected-goals numbers were cited as among the league's weakest.
The details
Sherwood criticized Artemi Panarin and the Kings after Los Angeles used its top power-play unit while leading 6-2, calling it disrespectful. Sharks players then held a closed-door meeting after the game, and media members reported a long postgame delay before locker room access.
Timeline
Wednesday night: Sharks lose 7-2 to the Kings
Next two games: Sharks play the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars on the road
Season Trajectory
Last year the Sharks were within striking distance of a playoff spot, but at 7-9-1 with three straight losses they now trail the competitive picture they held a season earlier. The defeat to Los Angeles widens that gap as the team heads into two road games against Minnesota and Dallas.
San Jose's standing in the Pacific Division is now harder to recover from, which affects how fantasy managers and season-ticket holders should read the team's near-term schedule. The next two road games against Minnesota and Dallas will show whether the three-game skid continues.
The takeaway
A three-game losing streak, combined with a player-only meeting, signals that San Jose's season hinges on how it responds in its next two road games. Tracking those results will show whether the team can recover its footing.
What happens next
The Sharks play the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars on the road in their next two games.
Further reading
Follow the team's latest results in our Hockey coverage.
