2011 NHL Schedule: Los Angeles Kings Come Home For Three Games This Week

Since beating Dallas on Oct. 27, the Los Angeles Kings have lost five straight games including Monday night's loss to San Jose, 4-2. Already with a suspect offense, the defense has slipped recently as well, aiding in the tailspin. The Kings only give up 2.1 goals per game, good for 5th in the league but only score that same amount per game, putting them 28th.

The Kings are home all week, starting on Tuesday, November 8, with a visit from the Nashville Predators. The Predators have won four of their last five games. The game will start at 7:30 PM and will be televised on Fox Sports West.

On Thursday, November 10, the Kings get a visit from the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks just halted a two-game losing streak with a win over Chicago. The game will start at 7:30 PM and will air on Fox Sports West.

The Kings will end the week with a Saturday, November 12 visit from the Minnesota Wild, who are second in the league in goals against. The game will start at 7:30 PM and will air on Fox Sports West.

You can find the full 2011-2012 Los Angeles Kings schedule by clicking here.

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Kings Vs. Sharks: L.A. Loses 4-2, Drops Fifth Straight Game

The San Jose Sharks scored three goals in a six-minute span in the second period, sending the Los Angeles Kings to their fifth consecutive defeat Monday night at HP Pavilion in San Jose. The Sharks bested the Kings 4-2 in the first of six meetings between these two teams this season.

Antti Niemi saved 29 of 31 shots in the win for San Jose.

Jack Johnson opened the scoring at 6:19 of the second period, the fourth goal of the season for Johnson. However, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Dan Boyle scored goals for the Sharks within a span of five and a half minutes, giving San Jose a 3-2 lead after two periods. Jonathan Quick saved 34 of 38 shots for the Kings.

The Kings return home to Staples Center Tuesday night to host the Nashville Predators.

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Kings Vs. Sharks: Anze Kopitar & Los Angeles Look To Snap Four-Game Skid

Monday night is the first of six meetings between the Pacific Division foes.