Kings vs. Blues, Game 4

Kings winger Dustin Brown celebrates with center Anze Kopitar after scoring an empty-net goal to seal the 3-1 victory over the Blues in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The puck bounces past Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick before glancing off the post and away from the goal in the third period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Blues winger David Perron tries to slide a shot past Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick covers the puck after center Anze Kopitar (11) saved it from crossing the goal line in the third period of Game 4 against the Blues on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Blues goaltender Brian Elliott makes a save on a close-range shot by Kings winger Dustin Brown, who is driven out of the crease by center Andy McDonald during Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk checks Kings center Anze Kopitar into the boards during the third period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick watches for the puck as defenseman Drew Doughty fights for position with Blues center Patrik Berglund during Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell slides into the boards as Blues winger Ryan Reaves skates away with the puck in the second period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings winger Dustin Penner celebrates after teammate Jordan Nolan (not pictured) scored on Blues goaltender Brian Elliott during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings center Drew Doughty collects the puck after avoiding a check by Blues winger Matt D’Agostini in the first period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings winger Dustin Brown is congratulated by teammate Justin Williams after scoring the first of his two goals against the Blues in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Winger and captain Dustin Brown is congratulated by teammates after giving the Kings a 2-1 lead over the Blues with a goal late in the first period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings center Mike Richards beats Blues winger Andy McDonald to the puck along the boards during play in the first period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings winger Dustin Brown collides with Blues center T.J. Oshie near the boards during play in the first period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

King goaltender Jonathan Quick makes one of his 23 saves against the Blues in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.  (Harry How / Getty Images)

Kings center Jordan Nolan and Blues defenseman Ian Cole prepare to fight after crashing to the ice in the first period of Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kings defenseman Matt Greene trips over Blues winger Chris Stewart as they chase the puck in the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Staples Center.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)