Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks

· National Hockey League

Los Angeles Kings

5-3-2

Final
2 - 4

San Jose Sharks

2-7-2

Toffoli scores 3rd-period goal to lift Sharks to 4-2 win over Kings

William Eklund's empty-net goal seals win for Sharks

Walman scored one goal and had two assists, Fabian Zetterlund scored a key third-period goal, and William Eklund added an empty-netter. Walman had three assists in Monday’s 5-4 overtime victory over Utah.

Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek had 26 saves.

Akil Thomas and Alex Laferriere scored for the Kings and David Rittich turned back 17 shots.

Takeaways The Kings, who were seeking their fifth win in six games, were without star forward Kevin Fiala, who was scratched after missing a meeting, a team protocol violation.

Forward Ethan Cardwell made his NHL debut Tuesday, logging just under 12 minutes of ice time after the Sharks recalled the 22-year-old from the San Jose Barracuda earlier in the day. San Jose placed forward Ty Dellandrea on the injured list earlier in a corresponding move.

Key moment Toffoli scored his sixth goal of the season on a backhander with just under nine minutes left in the game to break a 2-2 tie and put San Jose on top for good. Walman assisted.

Key stat The teams were a combined O for 10 on power plays. The Kings failed to capitalize on six man-up opportunities and the Sharks four.

Up Next The Kings host Vegas on Wednesday night, and San Jose hosts Chicago on Thursday night.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 1-1

Scoring Summary

Goal	2nd Period 2:20	Jake Walman Goal (1) Slap Shot, assists: Nico Sturm (2), Carl Grundstrom (2)
Goal	2nd Period 3:18	Akil Thomas Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: Brandt Clarke (7), Trevor Moore (2)
Goal	3rd Period 6:25	Fabian Zetterlund Goal (6) Wrist Shot, assists: Alexander Wennberg (4), Jake Walman (6)
Goal	3rd Period 8:52	Alex Laferriere Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Warren Foegele (1)
Goal	3rd Period 11:02	Tyler Toffoli Goal (6) Backhand, assists: Jake Walman (7)
Goal	3rd Period 19:22	William Eklund Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Luke Kunin (1), Mario Ferraro (2)

Statistics

LA		SJ
11	Blocked Shots	24
15	Hits	21
10	Takeaways	6
28	Shots	21
0	Power Play Goals	0
6	Power Play Opportunities	4
0.0	Power Play Percentage	0.0
0	Short Handed Goals	0
0	Shootout Goals	0
33	Faceoffs Won	24
57.9	Faceoff Win Percent	42.1
13	Giveaways	12
4	Total Penalties	6
8	Penalty Minutes	12