The LA Kings will travel to open the NHL playoffs as they face the San Jose Sharks in Game 1 of their best of seven series in a pro hockey game set for Thursday night.

The Kings and Sharks will begin from San Jose at 10:30PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the NBC Sports Network.

The wagering odds from Game 1 of this Western conference will have the home side San Jose Sharks favored by -130 odds with the return on the LA Kings at +120 odds. The goal over under is set at five goals.