Kings Dominate Sharks 5-1, Fiala Scores After Being Benched

Adrian Kempe Scores Twice, Kings Win Four of Last Five Games

Kevin Fiala, after being benched in the first period due to a poor pass that led to San Jose's opening goal, scored on a breakaway 2:57 into the second, marking his seventh goal and 30th point in 31 games.
Adrian Kempe scored two goals, contributing to the Kings' 5-1 victory over the Sharks.
The Kings have won four of their last five games, while the Sharks have lost their sixth straight game.
Kings' coach Todd McLellan used the game as an opportunity to send a message to the team, pushing for clarity on how they want to play in certain situations.
Both teams welcomed players back from injury following time off, with the Kings having defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov return from a lower-body injury and the Sharks welcoming forward Alexander Barabanov and Calen Addison.