Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll, right, celebrates his goal as Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich reacts during the second period of an NHL game in Los Angeles, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern battles Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson for the puck during the first period in Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun allowed four goals on 27 shots against the Los Angeles Kings before being pulled after two periods. The Caps lost 5-2. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Washington Capitals center Jeff Halpern (shown here with the Los Angeles Kings) looks to win his first playoff series in his second time around with the Capitals. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Los Angeles Kings left wing Ryan Smyth, top, trips over Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf during the first period of their NHL hockey game on Friday, April 8, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick stops a shot during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Kings' Jack Johnson, left, checks Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jack Johnson, left, collides with Nashville Predators center Nick Spaling during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
New Jersey Devils Zach Parise falls in front of Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, CA., on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. ( AP Photo/Christine Cotter)