Kings-Sharks, Game 6

Kings forward Anze Kopitar, right, tries to move the puck past San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski during the first period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Mike Richards takes a wrist shot in front of San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

San Jose Sharks forward Brent Burns, right, shoots the puck through traffic in front of Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, left, skates with the puck ahead of San Jose Sharks forward Matt Nieto during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Mike Richards, left, fights with San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Slava Voynov, right, controls the puck ahead of San Jose Sharks forward James Sheppard during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Anze Kopitar, left, celebrates with teammate Drew Doughty after scoring during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Jeff Carter skates with the puck toward the San Jose Sharks’ defensive zone during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings center Jarret Stoll celebrates a goal scored by teammate Justin Williams (not pictured) against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

The Kings celebrate a goal by Justin Williams during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the San Jose Sharks at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings forward Jarret Stoll, right, controls the puck in front of San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski, right center, and goalie Alex Stalock during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Kyle Clifford, right, lands a punch to the head of San Jose Sharks defenseman Andrew Desjardins during a first-period fight in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle, left, controls the puck ahead of Kings forward Marian Gaborik during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save during the second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the San Jose Sharks at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Trevor Lewis, right, battles with San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers for the puck alongside the boards during the first period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin stays in front of San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton during the second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl, right, shoots in front of Kings defenseman Slava Voynov during the second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick deflects a shot by San Jose Sharks forward Joe Pavelski, top left, as Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, second right, and San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle look on during the second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

The San Jose Sharks celebrate a goal by forward James Sheppard as Kings goalie Jonathan Quick skates back toward the crease during the second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save in front of defenseman Slava Voynov during the second period of Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals against the San Jose Sharks at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Anze Kopitar, left, celebrates with teammate Dwight King, right, after scoring on San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Stalock during the third period of the Kings’ 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)