LOS ANGELES KINGS: Drew Doughty "We don't like San Jose."
10/5/18
Kevin Kurz
The Los Angeles Kings are set to open up their 2018-2019 campaign against a hated rival, the San Jose Sharks.
Kings Defenseman Drew Doughty is known for taking shots at the Sharks over the years as the two clubs have serious history.
"We don't like San Jose. There's bad blood there and I don't like them. That's a Team that I have no respect for. The Players sure. But in terms of rivalries, San Jose is probably our biggest." Doughty stated in an interview.
The LA Kings beat the Sharks in Game 7 back in 2013 in the second round and Los Angeles would become the 4th Team in NHL History to come back from a 3-0 Series defecit.
San Jose humiliated the Kings at series' start, beating them 6-3 and 7-2 before eking out a 4-3 OT victory in Game 3. But the Kings fairly cruised in the remaining games, never winning by less than three and taking Game 7 by a 5-1 count.
Goaltender Jonathan Quick was the difference-maker, allowing two goals over the final three contests. Center Anze Kopitar exploded for four goals and six assists on the series, while playoff reliable Justin Williams also scored four times.
"There's history there between us. We don't like each other it's simple as that." Doughty added.
San Jose did get a little taste of payback in 2016 however when the Sharks beat the Kings in 5 Games in the first round.
Tonight the Kings host the Sharks in their opener at Staples Center.
San Jose lost to Anaheim 8-4 on Wednesday Night.