Red Wings chase a struggling Kings defense, seeking to exploit defensive gaps and build on recent momentum. McLellan faces his former club in a high-stakes matchup.

SAN JOSE -- Brandt Clarke scored the game-winning goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings held off a comeback by the San Jose Sharks to win 4-3 at SAP Center on Tuesday. Clarke walked freely down the right wing, and his wrist shot beat Yaroslav Askarov over the glove at 13:20.

After a trip to New York went bust, the Detroit Red Wings appear back on track and will test their form with a three-game visit to California that starts Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.

The Sacramento Kings hosted the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night for a big cross-state matchup. Despite the Kings ultimately getting the upper hand with Luka

Brunette added that Nic Hague, who signed a four-year deal with the Predators in July, is a game-time decision, so he could be nearing his debut for Nashville (3-3-2, 8 points). Hague skated with Adam Wilsby at morning skate, taking Josi's place on the top pairing.

The Los Angeles Kings ’ greatest strength is their ability to slow games down and suffocate opponents with disciplined defensive play. That’s exactly how Los Angeles beat a young and speedy Chicago Blackhawks team Sunday, and the San Jose Sharks profile similarly.

The Sharks were carrying a nine-game losing streak at home into Tuesday. They went 0-5-0 at home to end last season and were 0-2-2 at the Shark Tank so far this season. They and the Kings were the only two teams left in the NHL not to win a game in their home arenas.

The NHL ramps back up on Thursday night with 11 games on the docket. The Philadelphia Flyers look to stay hot as they host the Nashville Predators in one of the

Los Angeles took nine points from a possible 10, climbing in the standings, and in the latest edition of The Hockey News’ power rankings by Jason Chen.