San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-12-09 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks @ 6:30 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 70.5%
SJS: 29.5%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.90
SJS: 2.60
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 51%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-4-1 | 0.878 SV% | 3.53 GAA
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 4-8-0 | 0.885 SV% | 3.35 GAA
| Stat | LAK | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.896 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.887 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.938 | 0.820 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 3.36 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • LAK at home vs SJS: 7-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | LAK 7 - 2 SJS | LAK | LAK |
| 2026-10-03 | SJS 5 - 4 LAK | SJS | LAK |
| 2026-01-07 | LAK 3 - 4 SJS | SJS | LAK |
| 2025-11-20 | SJS 4 - 3 LAK | SJS | SJS |
| 2025-10-28 | SJS 3 - 4 LAK | LAK | LAK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-09 at 6:30 PM PST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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