5 Biggest Takeaways from Start of Los Angeles Kings’ 2nd-Round Playoff Series

We are knee-deep into a dogfight series in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Los Angeles Kings currently lead the series two games to one after holding serve in Staples Center in Game 1 and Game 2. The Sharks fought back though, and took Game 3 in HP Pavilion to get the series to 2-1.

Tuesday night will mark the halfway point of the series (if it goes seven) and the games have not lacked tenacity or talking points. From fines and suspensions to goals and saves, the series has not failed to provide playoff intensity. 

From the Kings' standpoint, there are definitely some things the team will mull over as they approach Game 4 on Tuesday in San Jose.

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