Jones, Sharks continue mastery of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — There’s nothing like a visit with the Los Angeles Kings to get Martin Jones and the San Jose Sharks on top of their game.

Chris Tierney had a goal and an assist, and Jones made 35 saves in the Sharks’ third straight victory over their longtime rivals, 4-1 Monday.

Barclay Goodrow and Mikkel Boedker ended lengthy goal droughts for the Sharks, who built a three-goal lead during another strong game by Jones against his former teammates.

The goalie who won a Stanley Cup ring as Jonathan Quick’s backup followed his 2-0 win over the Kings at the Shark Tank on Dec. 23 with another near-shutout of Los Angeles.

Jones improved to 9-3-2 in 14 appearances against his former organization, but he spread the praise for a comprehensive win throughout the Sharks’ lineup.

“It’s easy to prepare for games against these guys, or any division game,”

Jones said. “We know what the standings are like and what these games mean. We play well (against the Kings). When we play in the offensive zone that much, it makes everybody’s job easier.”

Dylan Demelo returned from a three-game injury absence with two assists for his second career multipoint game for the Sharks, who were in control from the opening faceoff. Joonas Donskoi also had two assists, and Joe Thornton added an empty-net goal.

Trevor Lewis ended Jones’ shutout bid with 7:18 to play, but the Kings lost their fourth straight to match their longest skid of the season.

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At Montreal, John Tavares scored his second goal of the game 1:51 into overtime to back Thomas Greiss, who had a career-high 52 saves, as New York won its third straight.

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At Denver, Nathan Mackinnon scored his 15th home goal of the season to back Jonathan Bernier, who stopped 33 shots, as Colorado won its seventh in a row. ■

At Boston, Tyler Seguin scored on a delayed penalty in overtime to back Kari Lehtonen, who had 30 saves.

Islanders 5, Canadiens 4,OT— Avalanche 3, Ducks 1— Stars 3, Bruins 2, OT —