For a team vying for one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Kings need every point they can get. So far, they’ve done a good job acquiring points against one of the league’s best teams.

Acquiring the right wing from Ottawa and making a few free-agent moves have put San Jose right back at the top. But the goal remains: Advance in the playoffs.

...The Kings are optimistic about tomorrow night's game They won three of the four games they played against the Sharks so far this season, including the last two. And don't think the Sharks won't remember the last time the teams played two weeks ago in San Jose -- a 6-2 thrashing by the Kings.