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Western Conference Playoff Preview -- (2) Kings - (7) Sharks

Posted on November 18, 2011 at 06:14 PM.

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Los Angeles Kings - (51 - 26 - 5 -- 107)

(7)
San Jose Sharks - (42 - 31 - 9 -- 93)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.16 (#3)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.40 (#3)
Power Play % - 19.8% (#13)
Penalty Killing % - 82.6% (#6)

Home Record - (29 - 8 - 4)
Road Record - (22 - 18 - 1)

Leading Scorer - Simon Gagne (44 goals / 29 assists - 73 pts)
Who's in Net? - Jonathan Quick (39 wins / Save % .922 / GAA - 2.20)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.94 (#9)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.83 (#18)
Power Play % - 20.7% (#9)
Penalty Killing % - 81.0% (#17)

Home Record - (22 - 14 - 5)
Road Record - (20 - 17 - 4)

Leading Scorer - Kristian Huselius (35 goals / 41 assists - 76 pts)
Who's in Net? - Antii Niemi (31 wins / Save % .896 / GAA - 2.79)

Analysis and Prediction
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This could be one of those throw the records out type of series. Both teams hate each other, divisional opponents, and they always seem to have back and forth games. However, I think the Kings are a step above the Sharks as they have put together one of the best years in Franchise history. If Niemi can't recapture prior playoff magic I don't see the Sharks having a chance.
Prediction - Kings in 6