Photos from the Kings’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. The Kings lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1.
Kings captain Dustin Brown, center, falls to the ice while trying to push the puck past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Blackhawks forward Bryan Bickell, left, checks Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin into the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Jarret Stoll, middle, falls to the ice while attempting to shoot the puck past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Although Kings center Jeff Carter has his shot deflected by Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford on this play in the first period, he had one goal and two assists in the 4-3 victory over Chicago in Game 3 on Saturday night at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, center, scores past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, top left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Blackhawks players celebrate a goal by captain Jonathan Toews against the Kings in the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad during the Kings’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Mike Richards, center, is sandwiched between Chicago Blackhawks teammates Marcus Kreuger, left, and Nick Leddy during the Kings’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, center, and Kings forward Jeff Carter, left, watch as the puck flies into the net off a shot by Kings defenseman Slava Voynov (not pictured) during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Trevor Lewis, left, steals the puck from Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad during the Kings’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, left, can’t get the puck past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings defenseman Matt Greene, top, battles with Chicago Blackhawks forward Michal Handzus along the boards during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Tyler Toffoli, right, scores on a breakaway past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Tyler Toffoli, right, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings forward Tyler Toffoli celebrates after scoring on a breakaway during the second period of the Kings’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Jeff Carter, left, celebrates following a goal by teammate Tyler Toffoli (not pictured) against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Tyler Toffoli, second right, is congratulated by teammates (from left to right) Tanner Pearson, Jeff Carter and Slava Voynov during the second period of the Kings’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings defenseman Alec Martinez, center, checks Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks forward Marcus Kruger, left, in front of defenseman Alec Martinez during the second period of the Kings’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings defenseman Alec Martinez, left, and Chicago Blackhawks forward Ben Smith battle for possession of the puck during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings defenseman Matt Greene tries to direct the puck in midair in front of Chicago Blackhawks forward Ben Smith, bottom right, during the Kings’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Justin Williams, left, is knocked off the puck by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy in front of goalie Corey Crawford during the third period of the Kings’ 4-3 win in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes save during the third period of the Kings’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings teammates Jake Muzzin, second left, Trevor Lewis, center, and Drew Doughty sweep the puck away from goalie Jonathan Quick during the Kings’ 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings players celebrate their 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Staples Center. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
