San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-12-09 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs San Jose Sharks @ 7:00 PM PST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 50.8%
SJS: 49.2%
Expected Goals
LAK: 2.58
SJS: 3.71
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 21-20-4 | 0.883 SV% | 3.63 GAA
| Stat | LAK | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.896 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.833 | 0.862 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.897 | 0.865 |
| 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: 55% • LAK at home vs SJS: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-03-30 | LAK 8 - 1 SJS | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-11-25 | SJS 7 - 2 LAK | SJS | LAK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-09 at 7:00 PM PST.
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