Both are deep, stellar in net and rooted in puck possession.
It should be another great battle, as the Kings and Sharks duked it out over seven games in 2013 before L.A. ultimately prevailed.
Regardless of their opponent—there’s still a slim chance that the Sharks will win the Pacific Division and avoid the Kings in the quarterfinals—Darryl Sutter’s men are not a team to be taken lightly.
Here are five reasons why that is.
Advanced statistics courtesy of Behind the Net, Extra Skater and Hockey-Reference.com.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Kings