The Sharks took five minor penalties in the first two periods Sunday night, and the result was predictable: The Kings scored two power-play goals against the exhausted-looking Sharks penalty killers, ruining any chance to stay competitive against the playoff-bound Kings.

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks have signed college free agent and left-shot defenseman Noah Beck to a one-year entry-level contract for next season. Beck’s deal, per PuckPedia, carries a $975,000 salary cap hit at the NHL level.

The Los Angeles Kings (40-23-9) host the San Jose Sharks (20-43-9) to close out the season series with their Northern California rival.