Kings defeat Sharks in exhibition game, 4-1
San Jose — Dustin Brown scored the go-ahead goal 44 seconds into the second period, and the Kings beat the San Jose Sharks, 4-1, in an exhibition game Tuesday night at the SAP Center.
Drew Doughty, in his first appearance of the preseason, scored the tying goal midway through the first period. Justin Williams and Dwight King also scored for the Kings (4-0-1).
Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks, who lost in regulation at home for the first time in five exhibition games.
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick stopped 16 of 17 shots in two periods in his first exhibition appearance this season. Martin Jones saved all seven shots he faced in the third period.
Antti Niemi went the distance and made 26 saves, but took the loss.
The teams will open the regular season against each other on Oct. 8 at Staples Center.
Go beyond the scoreboard
Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
