Sharks fans, IT'S TIME!

Tonight, the San Jose Sharks travel down south to the Staples Center to play the hosting Los Angeles Kings in a CRITICAL/CRUCIAL match-up.

The Sharks are coming off an embarrassing 5-3 home loss to the Anaheim Ducks last night while the Kings have won four in a row and are coming off a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators on St. Patrick's Day.

Before tonight's main event, here are some preliminary links to get the blood flowing.

• Yahoo Sports previews tonight's Sharks/Kings game.
• CSN Bay Area Kevin Kurz's takes a look at a disturbing trend for the Sharks.
• Kurz discusses how big of a hit the Sharks' playoff chances took with the loss to the Ducks.
• Kurz previews what to watch for in tonight's Sharks/Kings game.
• David Pollak of "Working the Corners" discusses last night's missed opportunity.
• The NCAA D1 Men's Hockey tournament bracket. Three Sharks prospects will be participating {Isaac MacLeod of Boston College; Lee Moffie of Michigan and Matt Nieto of Boston University}.
• Sharks prospects Colin Blackwell of Harvard University, along with teammate Patrick McNally, were named final ECAC Rookie's of the Week for March 13 and March 20.

Enjoy the links and the game and as always, GO SHARKS!