SAN JOSE – The Kings’ focus for Monday was simple – cut the Sharks’ series lead in half, and give themselves a chance to tie it in Game 4 before going back home for Game 5 on Friday.
After all, coach Darryl Sutter and several players indicated that they weren’t displeased with their efforts in the first two meetings at Staples Center, both one-goal wins by San Jose.
Tanner Pearson’s overtime goal at 3:47 of the first overtime gave Los Angeles a 2-1 victory, in a game – history aside – the Kings simply needed to win.