Kings Secure Second Place with Record Home Win

The Los Angeles Kings decisively defeated the San Jose Sharks 8-1 at Crypto.com Arena, setting a franchise record with their 27th home victory of the season. Key performances included Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele each scoring twice, while Andrei Kuzmenko contributed a goal and two assists. The Kings moved into second place in the Pacific Division, two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers with nine regular-season games remaining. Despite Cam Lund scoring for the Sharks, the team continued its struggles, conceding at least five goals in 20 games this season. This victory snapped a two-game losing streak for the Kings, who are pushing for home-ice advantage in the playoffs. Both teams are set to play their next games on Tuesday, with the Sharks facing the Anaheim Ducks and the Kings hosting the Winnipeg Jets.