Photo courtesy of San Jose Sharks.

By Titus Wilkinson (@TitusWisme)

SAN JOSE- The Sharks played a tight-checking affair against Los Angles but came up short losing 2-1.

Getting his first start during the preseason was Magnus Chrona who played last season in college. The Kings had veteran goalkeeper David Rittich who they got from Winnipeg get the start.

This game overall was pretty tightly played as neither team was able to score until the third period. The player who broke the ice was Alex Laferriere as he tipped home a shot from Jacob Moverare.

The third also saw Jacob Doty lay a big hit on Jan Rutta that got a response from Scott Sabourin who dropped the gloves for a spirited tilt. The hit was a little high so we’ll see if there is any suspension handed down from the league. Rutta did not return to the game after the hit.

Later in the third with the goalie pulled Thomas Hertl would tie it with a shot low on the blocker side of Rittich. The assists went to Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Mario Ferraro.

In overtime, the game-winner came from Samuel Fagemo on the power play as he one-timed a shot from the point to end it.

Special teams were of note tonight though mainly the penalty kill as the teams combined to go 1/11 with the extra man.

Chrona ended up looking solid in tonight’s game making 28 saves and both goals not being his fault.

The shots finished at 35-30 in favor of the Sharks.

The three stars of the game were 1st: Samuel Fagemo 2nd: Thomas Hertl 3rd: Magnus Chrona

The Sharks will look to bounce back on the road against the Golden Knights on Tuesday at 7 p.m.