Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Sharks beat Kings and force game 7

Let’s take a look at the highlights of the game, GIF-style.

These two teams will meet in Los Angeles on Tuesday for Game 7.

The Sharks defended their 2-1 lead well in the third, and avoided being boxed into their zone the way they were in earlier games in the series when they held a lead late. The Sharks had nine shots in the final period, one more than the Kings, and San Jose had the best scoring chance of the final 20 minutes:

Game 7 will be on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Brown’s goal made it a 2-1 game, and would be the final tally of the period. Shots were tied at 17 at the end of the second period.

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The Sharks led, 1-0, at the first intermission. The Kings led the period in shots, 9-8.

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