The view from San Jose

CSN Bay Area

Instant Replay: Sharks come up short, end 2016 with loss in LA

“Playing in the second of a back-to-back, the Sharks looked generally sleepy for the first two periods. The Kings, meanwhile, were playing at home for the first time in three weeks, and attacked early.”

The Mercury News

Slow start dooms Sharks in 3-2 loss to Kings

“But the Sharks weren’t able to beat Kings goalie Peter Budaj a third time as their four-game win streak was snapped. The Sharks finished with 20 shots, matching their season low from games against Tampa Bay on Nov. 12 and Carolina on Dec. 10.”

SB Nation – Fear the Fin

Quick Bite: Sharks’ streak ends at four with loss to Kings

“The Sharks showed flashes of decency but sloppy penalties kept them from anything resembling consistency. The top line got its butt kicked as Joe Thornton and Pavelski both had a rough night in terms of possession despite playing a big role in the late flurry that nearly got the Sharks the game-tying goal.”

NHL.com

Jeff Carter, defense lift Kings to win

“But the comeback was preceded by a poor start. The Sharks were hemmed in their own end for most of the first period and took four penalties through the first two. The Kings capitalized by taking a 2-0 lead into the third.”