NHL Playoffs 2016: Sharks vs Kings game one on Thursday

San Jose's playoff opponent is set.

After Anaheim's win against Washington, the Sharks are set to face the Kings in the first round of the playoffs. Game one of the seven-game series will be on Thursday at 7:30 PM. The Sharks went 3-1-1 in the season series against the Kings.

You can read a recap of the Ducks game at Anaheim Calling or Japers Rink — or both! I'll never deny you the opportunity to give clicks to all of our SB Nation frenemies. Okay, read that? Great. So let's get back to the important stuff: the Sharks.

What do you think of the Sharks' first round opponent? How about a prediction for how the first round will play out?

We'll have plenty more playoff preview coverage this week starting tomorrow morning. I'll be hosting a video chat on Monday morning on Facebook at 10 a.m. to answer your burning questions about the season and the Sharks first round matchup.

Here's when all the game ones will be taking place: