Sharks had Sunday off (CBA mandate). They’ll have practice Monday, Wednesday, Thursday before finishing their preseason games on Friday and Saturday. Over the weekend, more players were sent to Worcester (roster down to 30, including Torres who will start season on IR and Sheppard).
Sharks players have a couple of bumps and bruises from camp and games, excluding Sheppard and Torres. The Kings have a longer laundry list of more seriously dinged/recovering guys; but Quick, Doughty and Stoll may be finally ready to take to the ice.
The fans, players, coaches, and teams do not like each other in this rivalry. And with the February outdoor game, this may be escalating in intensity through the season (with the entire league keeping an eye on the matchups; beside which the Sharks would love to see the Kings fail to win after raising their Stanley Cup banner on the opening day).
McLellan may have a more veteran group on the ice Tuesday, but some of the rookies may be tested against tougher competition.
Kings will have radio coverage for this game.
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