The San Jose Sharks can exorcise their 2015 playoff demons by eliminating the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. Puck drop is at 10:30 p.m. ET on CNBC.
Sharks vs. Kings, 2016 NHL playoffs: Time, TV schedule and live stream
San Jose leads the best-of-seven series three games to one.
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Scouting the Sharks
The winning formula for San Jose is easy. Just keep unloading on the power play. The Sharks' power play was a bonafide shooting gallery in Game 4 to the tune of three goals (including the game-winner). Brent Burns leads all playoff defensemen with 18 shots. The Sharks haven't lost in four games at Los Angeles all season.
Scouting the Kings
Los Angeles reviewed their special teams strategies during practice on Thursday, looking to improve a penalty kill that ranks among the worst in the playoffs. They’ve been able to score at a 23.1-percent clip on the man advantage, good enough for sixth best in the league. But the inability to score when opportunities arise at even strength is catching up to them.
San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings
10:30 p.m. ET | Game 5, Western Conference Round 1
Staples Center | Los Angeles, California
Local: PRIME, CSN-CA | Nat'l: CNBC, CBC, TVAS
Live stream at NBC Live Extra and Rogers GameCentre
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