The Los Angeles Kings just flat-out dominated the San Jose Sharks, getting three goals from their defensemen and using strong play in their own end to tie up the series with a 4-0 shutout. The series shifts to Hollywood for Game 3, as the Kings look to take the opening they've been given in their Western Conference Quarterfinal.
Sharks vs. Kings, Game 3: Can Los Angles Take Advantage Of Home Ice?
The Kings get a big lift with the return of Jarret Stoll, who will be back in the lineup after serving a one-game suspension for his hit on Ian White. Jonathan Quick, who's played wonderfully in Games 1 & 2, will start in goal for Los Angeles again. Drew Doughty leads the team in scoring in the series, who did it all in Game 2 with two goals and two assists, becoming the first Kings defenseman to score four points in a playoff game since Paul Coffey did it in 1992.
The Sharks look to return the other factor in that Stoll hit, as it appears Ian White - who was held out of Game 2 for precautionary reasons - will return for Game 3. The big key for San Jose will be stopping the Kings power play, which tallied three times in the first two games. They will also look to ignite their own power play, which has yet to score a goal.
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