Thanks to three goals with the extra man and strong defense down the stretch, the Sharks downed the Kings to take a 3-1 series lead over the Kings.
Three power play goals and a strong defensive effort late in the game propelled the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 win, as they took a 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings.
The division rivals traded chances in the first period, but entered the dressing rooms at the first intermission with nothing to show for it. The Sharks held a slight territorial edge in the first period, out-shooting the Kings 11-8 and winning the battle of shot attempts, 23-20.