January 21 postgame notes

-With the loss, the Kings fell to 58-57-19 all-time against the Sharks, a record that includes a road mark of 21-34-12. Los Angeles is 2-5-4 in its last 11 regular season trips to the SAP Center.

-The Kings fell to 13-7-9 against the Western Conference and 7-3-6 against the Pacific Division.

-By presiding over his 669th game as Los Angeles’ general manager, Dean Lombardi surpassed Rogie Vachon as the longest tenured general manager in franchise history.

-Home teams improved to 15-2-1 in the last 18 regular season games in the rivalry.

-In the 23 games since December 1, Los Angeles ranks first in the league with a 57.8% Corsi-for percentage in five-on-five play (1135 Corsi for / 828 Corsi against).

-Over the last 23 games, the Kings have been outscored by their opponents 65-64, excluding shootout goals. Over that span, Los Angeles has averaged 2.78 goals per game, while their opponents have averaged 2.83 goals per game. The Kings have scored at least three goals in 11 of their last 19 games.

-Matt Greene played his 400th game with Los Angeles.

-With his assist on Jeff Carter’s goal, Nick Shore recorded his first NHL point.

-Jeff Carter’s third period goal was his second road goal of the season and first since October 11.

-Los Angeles attempted 48 shots (28 on goal, 10 blocked, 10 missed). San Jose attempted 54 shots (24 on goal, 15 blocked, 15 missed).

-The Kings won 35-of-63 faceoffs (56%). Among regular performers, Mike Richards won 4-of-5, Anze Kopitar won 12-of-21, Trevor Lewis won 1-of-3, Jarret Stoll won 8-of-13, Nick Shore won 6-of-10 and Jeff Carter won 4-of-11.

The Kings are on the All-Star Break. Their next practice will take place at Toyota Sports Center at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26.