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Discuss: Kings take Game 3 after holding off the Blackhawks

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The L.A. Kings are back in the Western Conference final.

The Kings, defending Stanley Cup champions, now trail the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, thanks to a 3-1 victory Tuesday night.

Let’s discuss.


  • Should Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith receive supplemental discipline for a slash to the face of L.A. Kings forward Jeff Carter? The incident occurred in the second period, when Keith whacked Carter in the face with a one-handed slash. Keith received a double-minor, but should that be it?
  • The Kings couldn’t get anything going on the ensuing power play, which could’ve changed the momentum in this game.
  • Slava Voynov scored the winning goal, breaking his stick as he leaned into the shot. Corey Crawford couldn’t handle the change in speeds, as the puck slid past him along the ice on the glove side. They all count, right?
  • Justin Williams gave the Kings an early first period lead. Williams now has four goals in his last four playoff games.
  • Did you have Bryan Bickell in your playoff pool. If you did, you’re either a genius or just plain lucky. Bickell scored his seventh goal of these playoffs, on a wrap-around late in the second period, cutting the Kings’ two-goal lead in half.
  • By the way, David Krejci and Patrick Sharp lead the league with eight goals in these playoffs.
  • Jonathan Quick bounced back from a tough outing in Game 2 - he was pulled and the Kings lost - with a solid performance Tuesday. He stopped 19 of 20 shots. He robbed Bickell of what looked to be a sure goal late in the third period to ensure the win.
  • To quote a line from The Big Lebowski: “Mark it eight, dude.” The Kings have now won eighth straight games on home ice this post-season.