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Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams, right, scores San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Stalock looks on during the first period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

LA Kings surge past Sharks 4-1, force Game 7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King (74) skates between San Jose Sharks center Andrew Desjardins (10) and defenseman Scott Hannan (27) during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 26, 2014. Los Angeles won 3-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

LA Kings still alive, headed to Game 6 vs Sharks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) celebrates after scoring a goal past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, April 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Kings beat Sharks 3-0 to force Game 6

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, middle, blocks a shot by San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, right, as Mike Richards looks during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Thursday, April 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Sharks look to close out Kings at home in Game 5

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams, right, celebrates his goal past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Thursday, April 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

LA Kings avoid elimination in 6-3 win over Sharks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, center, celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Scott Hannan, second from right, as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, looks on and center Logan Couture skates in during the overtime period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Sharks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sharks confident with chance to sweep LA Kings

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, is scored on by San Jose Sharks right wing Brent Burns as center Joe Pavelski looks on during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series , Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in OT, take 3-0 series lead

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

LA Kings recall Cup winner Colin Fraser from AHL

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San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture, right, scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Sunday, April 20, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LA Kings regroup at home after SJ Shark attack

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Kings, Sharks look to put Game 1 in past

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Hertl has impressive playoff debut for Sharks

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A puck gets past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the San Jose Sharks Thursday, April 17, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LA Kings stay calm after opening defensive debacle

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) celebrates with Joe Pavelski, left, after Vlasic scored against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 17, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Sharks beat Kings 6-3 in Game 1

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Gaborik adds scoring to LA Kings’ playoff plans

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, slides over to defend against a shot by Phoenix Coyotes' Shane Doan (19) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Sharks defeated the Coyotes 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sharks take goalie questions into rematch vs Kings

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, makes a save on a shot as Phoenix Coyotes' Martin Erat, right, of the Czech Republic, watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. The Sharks defeated the Coyotes 3-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Torres uncertain for playoff opener

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Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

A look at 10 things to watch in the NHL playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl, right, of the Czech Republic, is defended by Colorado Avalanche's Marc-Andre Cliche (24) as goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere, left, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, April 11, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kings-Sharks rivalry resumes in 1st round

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

NHL Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, right, celebrates after scoring on Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in the shootout of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Ducks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ducks beat Kings 4-3 in SO, clinch West’s top seed

By MIKE CRANSTON - Associated Press