Photos: Kings vs. Sharks, Game 7

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save in front of San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture, center, and Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period of the Kings’ 5-1 win in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings center Jeff Carter falls to the ice after being taken down by San Jose Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan during the second period of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Kings celebrate after Tanner Pearson’s empty-net goal late in the third period of the Kings’ 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Justin Williams, right, battles with San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers for the puck behind the net during the first period of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick gives up a goal to San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Irwin (not pictured) during the second period of the Kings’ 5-1 win in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Irwin, left, and Kings defenseman Matt Greene shove one another during the second period of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings teammates Trevor Lewis, second left, and Kyle Clifford, second right, battle for a loose puck with San Jose Sharks teammates Scott Hannan, left, and Jason Demers during the third period of the Kings’ 5-1 victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save on San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl during the third period of the Kings’ 5-1 victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Mike Richards, right, shoots in front of San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi and defenseman Matt Irwin during the first period of Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, right, stops a shot from Kings forward Anze Kopitar during the Kings’ 5-1 victory in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Tanner Pearson scores an empty-net goal late in the third period of the Kings’ 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is congratulated by his teammates following the team’s 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 7 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)