Kings vs. Coyotes, Game 3

Fans at Staples Center cheer on the Kings moments before the start of Thursday’s playoff game against the Phoenix Coyotes.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings forward Kyle Clifford, right, collides with Phoenix goalie Mike Smith while trying to get to a rebound during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Dustin Penner, center, tries to deflect a shot past Phoenix goalie Mike Smith during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Phoenix’s Boyd Gordon, left, and Kings center Mike Richards face off during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings forward Trevor Lewis is held down by Phoenix defenseman Michael Stone, left, as Coyotes captain Shane Doan clears the puck away from the net during the first period of Thursday’s playoff game.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Phoenix forward Daymond Langkow celebrates after scoring on Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the second period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Phoenix celebrates a goal by forward Daymond Langkow as Kings goalie Jonathan Quick looks on during the second period of Thursday’s game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save in front of Phoenix forwards Gilbert Brule, right, and Mikkel Boedker, center, and Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Kings captain Dustin Brown, left, tries to stay on his skates after being hit by Phoenix captain Shane Doan during the second period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings captain Dustin Brown tries to score on a backhand shot past Phoenix goalie Mike Smith during the second period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Trevor Lewis, center, and Phoenix defenseman Michael Stone watch a shot by Kings forward Dwight King (not pictured) go into the net past goalie Mike Smith during the third period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Trevor Lewis celebrates a goal by teammate Dwight King (not pictured) during the third period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a pipe-to-pipe save during the third period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Coyotes at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Phoenix goalie Mike Smith makes a save on a shot by Kings forward Anze Kopitar, right, as defenseman Derek Morris, far right, looks on during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, right, brings down Phoenix captain Shane Doan during the third period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Each player was given a minor holding penalty on the play.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, right, takes a swipe at Phoenix captain Shane Doan during the third period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Phoenix captain Shane Doan laughs as he and Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, rear, are called for holding penalties during the third period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings forward Trevor Lewis, left, passes the puck in front of Phoenix defenseman Derek Morris during the third period of Thursday’s playoff game.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick celebrates with teammates Jarret Stoll, center, and Drew Doughty following the Kings’ 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday.   (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick celebrates with teammate Dwight King following the Kings’ 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)