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Sharks-Kings rivalry

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The Sharks-Kings rivalry is a National Hockey League rivalry between the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings, two California clubs that have frequently competed in the same division. It intensified through repeated playoff meetings, including the 2014 first-round series in which Los Angeles recovered from a three-game deficit to win in seven games. The rivalry is followed primarily by NHL fans in Northern and Southern California.

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Which teams play in the Sharks-Kings rivalry?

The rivalry is between the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings. Both are National Hockey League clubs from California.

Why did the Sharks-Kings rivalry become intense?

The teams frequently competed in the same division and met repeatedly in the playoffs. Their 2014 first-round series was one of the rivalry’s notable playoff chapters.

What happened in the 2014 Sharks-Kings playoff series?

San Jose and Los Angeles met in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs’ first round. The series is remembered as a major meeting in this California NHL rivalry.

Is the Sharks-Kings rivalry an NHL rivalry?

Yes, it is a National Hockey League rivalry between the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings. The clubs’ shared California location and repeated divisional and playoff meetings helped define it.

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