The View from San Jose

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

David Pollak: Sharks hold off Kings 4-2

“Having lost five of the previous six games on home ice, San Jose skated away with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over their biggest Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Kings.”

David Pollak: Sharks send Hertl, Goodrow, DeMelo to Worcester for NHL All-Star break

“Coach Todd McLellan has said in recent days that Hertl did not have the summer he needed because he still required time to heal from injuries.”

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Ross McKeon: Sharks beat Kings 4-2 to halt three-game skid

“The Kings had an opportunity to tie on their only power play of the period thanks to a John Scott rough of Martinez far from the San Jose net. Los Angeles managed one shot on Niemi despite moving the puck well, but failed to gain the equalizer.”

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Kevin Kurz: Rewind: Sharks jolted back to life in 4-2 win over Kings

“The Sharks outplayed the Kings in just about every facet of the game, including special teams, where they scored twice and allowed one late power play goal-against in five chances.”

Kevin Kurz: Instant Replay: Sharks put together complete effort in win over Kings

“Niemi made his 14th start in the last 17 games, and improved to 8-1-0 in his career against Los Angeles at SAP Center. He made 26 saves.”

SB Nation – FEAR THE FIN

The Neutral: Sharks seek and destroy Kings on Metallica Night

“Days after being trounced on home ice by the lowly New Jersey Devils, San Jose stormed out of the gate and wore down the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, ultimately holding on for a 4-2 win in one of their most complete efforts of the season.”