Kings vs. Blues, Game 3

Kings center Brad Richardson controls the puck in front of St. Louis defenseman Alex Pietrangelo during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, bottom left, and Kings center Mike Richards watch goalie Jonathan Quick make a save during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Colin Fraser, right, lines up St. Louis defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk for a hit during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save in front of St. Louis left wing Alexander Steen during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings forward Justin Williams celebrates with his teammates after scoring during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings center Jarret Stoll, right, tries to get a shot off in front of St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kings center Mike Richards, right, fights St. Louis right wing Jamie Langenbrunner during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.   (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings center Mike Richards celebrates after scoring a power-play goal on St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott as defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, left, looks on during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings left wing Dwight King scores on St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis left wing Alexander Steen, bottom center, crashes into Kings goalie Jonathan Quick as center Brad Richardson, right, eyes the loose puck during the second period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis right wing Chris Stewart, left, shoots the puck past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick for a goal during the second period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

St. Louis forward Chris Stewart scores past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in front of defenseman Matt Greene, left, during the third period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Trevor Lewis, right, battles with St. Louis Blues forward Patrik Berglund during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, left, celebrates with teammate Mike Richards after scoring during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)