A quick look at how the Sharks and Kings match up against one another, headed into their first round Stanley Cup playoff series beginning on Thursday at Staples Center.
Offense
Some familiar faces led the respective offenses this season.
San Jose: The Sharks' fourth-ranked offense (2.89 goals-per game) was paced by Joe Thornton (82 points, tied for fourth in the league in scoring), and Joe Pavelski (38 goals, fifth in the NHL). The Sharks missed second line center Logan Couture for most of the first half due to a pair of injuries, but posted a 32-15-5 record with him in the lineup.