Kings & Sharks Battle for West's Wild-Card Spot

As the NHL regular season nears its end, the Western Conferences second wild-card spot is a fierce battle between the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks, both vying for a playoff spot behind the Anaheim Ducks. The Kings trail Nashville by one point with a game in hand, while the Sharks are three points back with two games left. Last year, the Kings were the only California team in the postseason, but they now face the risk of missing out entirely. The Sharks young stars like Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Michael Misa give them a promising future, contrasting with the Kings aging core. Despite the Kings improved defense, the Sharks rebuild under GM Mike Grier seems to have an edge. With favorable schedules ahead, both teams are pushing hard to secure the spot and delay the California power shift. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dadc4fd82f7b9954