Los Angeles Kings (10-6-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (9-8-3, in the Pacific Division)

San Jose, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks host the Los Angeles Kings after Macklin Celebrini’s hat trick against the Utah Mammoth in the Sharks’ 3-2 overtime win.

San Jose is 9-8-3 overall and 1-3-2 against the Pacific Division. The Sharks have a -5 scoring differential, with 59 total goals scored and 64 conceded.

Los Angeles has a 2-0-0 record in Pacific Division games and a 10-6-4 record overall. The Kings are 6-2-1 in games decided by one goal.

The teams square off Thursday for the second time this season. The Kings won 4-3 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Celebrini has 13 goals and 17 assists for the Sharks. Will Smith has four goals and

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