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Sharks stung in overtime by Pearson, Kings

“The Sharks, who lost to Los Angeles 3-2 on Saturday, now have a two-point lead in the division after the overtime loss, and are six points up on the fourth place Kings. The top six spots in the division are separated by nine points.”

CSN Bay Area

Rewind: Sharks slow starts help Kings get back into the race

“What would have helped against the Kings, though, would have been showing up with the same kind of intensity from the outset that was on display from Los Angeles. It’s tough to break out on the scoreboard when you’re wasting 20 minutes, and Pavelski indicated the Sharks simply weren’t working hard enough from the drop of the puck.”

SB Nation – Fear the Fin

Quick Bite: Sharks fall to Kings 2-1 (OT) in second straight game

“In his second season as a starter, Jones is quietly San Jose’s most consistent player and arguably one of the most important ones on a team that is struggling scoring goals.”

NHL.com

Tanner Pearson scores in OT, Kings defeat Sharks

“Los Angeles appeared to pull even at 14:53 of the second period when Marian Gaborik put a rebound past Jones from close range. The goal was overturned after video review showed Gaborik batted the puck with his hand.”

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