David Quinn calls Kings ‘men amongst boys’ in 4-1 defeat of Sharks

Editor's Note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports California’s Sharks coverage. You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at @Sheng_Peng.

The Los Angeles Kings have the best points percentage in the Western Conference. The Sharks have the worst.

It sure looked like that Tuesday night, as the .714 Kings dismantled the .328 Sharks 4-1, outshooting them 37-15.

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The good vibes from a bravado road trip, highlighted by comebacks in New York, Detroit, and Las Vegas, followed by an impressive victory at home against the Central Division-challenging Winnipeg Jets, are dissipating.

“I thought we had a good first period, and then we stunk for two periods,” Sharks coach David Quinn said of his team’s third consecutive defeat. “That was men amongst boys in the second and third period. I thought they were quicker and played with more conviction. More physical.”