The Kings went up 3-0 at home on the second-seeded Blues.
Kings Vs. Blues, Game 3: New Cup Favorite L.A. Dominates Again
PresswireThe Eastern Conference may be providing the drama in the 2012 NHL playoffs, with multiple games going into overtime, but it’s the late-night, West Coast series that is showing who the new Stanley Cup favorite should be.
The Kings forecheck matches the Blues in intensity. But the Kings’ blueline puck-handlers are able to diffuse the Blues forecheck with quick, crisp outlet passes and diligent forwards who come back before building a dangerous transition. Even in the rare moments in Thursday’s Game 3 when the Blues were clicking, it was muted by a confident, quickly-responsive Kings breakout.
Read Article >Kings Vs. Blues, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 3: L.A. Wins 4-2, Takes 3-0 Series Lead
The Blues looked overmatched right from the beginning and were only able to be as close as a 1-1 tie for 40 seconds in the second period.
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Read Article >Kings Vs. Blues, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 3: L.A. Leads 3-1 After 2nd Period
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Read Article >Kings Vs. Blues, NHL Playoffs 2012 Game 3: L.A. Leads 1-0 After 1st Period
If the Kings can hold on for the win, they will have an opportunity to complete the sweep and clinch a spot in the conference finals while on home ice.
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Read Article >Alex Pietrangelo Injury: Blues Defenseman To Play In Game 3
Apr 7, 2012; Dallas, TX, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) calls for the puck during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Blues defeated the Stars 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-US PRESSWIRE For more on the Kings, head to Jewels From The Crown and SB Nation Los Angeles. For more on the Blues, visit St. Louis Game Time and SB Nation St. Louis. For complete coverage of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, stick with SB Nation’s NHL hub.
Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Kings Vs. Blues Game 3: Game Time, TV Coverage And More
Getty ImagesNo. 2 St. Louis Blues at No. 8 Los Angeles Kings
10 p.m. ET -- Game 3, Western Conference Quarterfinals | Kings lead, 2-0
National TV: NBC Sports Network, TSN, RDS
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