L.A. versus San Jose Pregame: Fish and Guests.

Kings versus Sharks, December 27, 2014, 7:00pm start, Staples Center

Hot

Our power play.
Our Corsi (pfft, what?).
Marian Gaborik.
Kopitar’s play making.
Jeff Carter’s all around game.

Cold

Gap control.
Dustin Brown and Dwight King’s hockey sense.
Jake Muzzin’s defensive coverage.

Them

Joe Pavelski is in fuego. 16 goals this season and 6 points in his last 6 games.
The man-child John Scott is suspended for 4 games.

Keys

Quicker puck movement on breakouts and through the neutral zone.

Forecheck mean to a scoring chance end.

Seams for more one timers.

Beat the Sharks by

Letting the offense come naturally including through the transitional game.

Pay special attention to

Tyler Toffoli. He is overdue for a breakout game.

What they’re saying

Predictions

I will anger Sharks fans without trying very hard.

Jacob will drink more than one beer.