Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Los Angeles Kings by 2Alright, the San Jose Sharks are visiting the Los Angeles Kings and it's set to be a lively one. Let's talk goalies first. The boys guarding the Sharks net are Alexandar Georgiev and Georgi Romanov. Georgiev has been putting up a respectable save percent of 89.1 this season which is actually not that different from last month's stats, pegged at 87.4 percent. Romanov, on the other hand, has not seen too much action last month but remember him posting stunning, though few, saves last season with a 96.8 percent save ratio.
Kings' men between the pipes are Darcy Kuemper and David Rittich. Kuemper has been showing better performance, sporting a 92.5 percent save ratio last month and a season average that's not far below, 91.9 percent. Rittich shows an 88.2 percent performance on goal blocks last month, beat that up with a seasonal average of 90.7 percent.
Sharks' top fish this season include William Eklund, Macklin Celebrini, and Will Smith. Eklund, last month, had 5 goals and 7 assists, though he's on a season-long total of 17 goals. Now, Celebrini has run a course through the season with an impressive 21 goals. Smith, though a bit low on the plus-minus already has 23 assists to his name this season.
With a resolute gaze at the Kings' court, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar and Quinton Byfield are worth watching out for. Fiala keeps a tight performance with 21 assists and 28 goals this season. Kopitar adds a solid chunk to the King's score with 18 goals and 39 assists. Byfield, with 19 smashing goals and 25 assists, keeps up the tempo.
Reflecting upon their past skirmishes, Sharks have a slight edge, but that's history. Yes, the Sharks have the bite but the Kings stay strong at home. The Sharks regular season record, unfortunately, reflects a mirror of struggles with 42 losses. Kings, on the other hand, march on with only 22 losses.
Taking a peek at the recent games, Sharks seem to struggle with consistency, just slightly. Kings appear to be on a favourable wave, winning most of their recent bouts.
Now, I hope you've been taking notes, because here it is. The conclusion of our little chit-chat.
Albert’s Prediction: Los Angeles Kings by 2