Blues Vs. Kings, Game 2: L.A. Slaughters St. Louis Early, Takes Control Of Series
A lopsided first period gave the Kings control of the series, and made way for the chippy physical play to escalate as the series switches to L.A.
| Final - 4.30.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| St. Louis Blues | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| St. Louis | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Los Angeles Goal - Mike Richards (2), from Dustin Penner at :31. 2, Los Angeles Short-Handed Goal - Anze Kopitar (2), from Dustin Brown at 14:16. 3, Los Angeles Goal - Jeff Carter, from Dustin Penner and Mike Richards at 18:37. 4, Los Angeles Goal - Anze Kopitar (3), from Justin Williams and Dustin Brown at 19:43. Penalties - Scott Nichol, St. Louis (Hi-sticking), 1:38; B.J. Crombeen, St. Louis (Fighting (maj)), 4:41; Dwight King, Los Angeles (Fighting (maj)), 4:41; Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis (Roughing), 7:09; Jarret Stoll, Los Angeles (Holding), 8:25; Willie Mitchell, Los Angeles (Boarding), 11:16; Dustin Penner, Los Angeles (Too many men/ice - bench), 13:31. |
| Second Period |
| - 5, St Louis Goal - Andy McDonald (5), from David Backes and Kris Russell at :18. 6, Los Angeles Goal - Justin Williams, from Dustin Brown and Matt Greene at 1:26. Penalties - Barret Jackman, St. Louis (Roughing), 4:42; Andy McDonald, St. Louis (Roughing), 4:42; Justin Williams, Los Angeles (Roughing), 4:42; Justin Williams, Los Angeles (Cross checking), 11:29; Carlo Colaiacovo, St. Louis (Roughing), 12:17; Dustin Brown, Los Angeles (Charging), 12:17; Dustin Penner, Los Angeles (Roughing), 13:53; Barret Jackman, St. Louis (Roughing), 18:02. |
| Third Period |
| - 7, St Louis Goal - Matt D'Agostini, from David Backes and Andy McDonald at 5:16. Penalties - Alexander Steen, St. Louis (Interference), 1:35; T.J. Oshie, St. Louis (Roughing), 7:36; Mike Richards, Los Angeles (Roughing), 7:36; Mike Richards, Los Angeles (Roughing), 7:36; David Perron, St. Louis (Roughing), 7:36; Dustin Penner, Los Angeles (Roughing), 7:36; Patrik Berglund, St. Louis (Roughing), 9:14; Dustin Brown, Los Angeles (Roughing), 9:14; Patrik Berglund, St. Louis (Roughing), 9:14; Jordan Nolan, Los Angeles (Hi-sticking), 12:19; Jordan Nolan, Los Angeles (Misconduct (10 min)), 12:19; David Backes, St. Louis (Misconduct (10 min)), 12:19; Matt Greene, Los Angeles (Interference), 14:13; Mike Richards, Los Angeles (Hooking), 14:38; Dustin Brown, Los Angeles (Misconduct (10 min)), 17:30; Carlo Colaiacovo, St. Louis (Misconduct (10 min)), 17:30; B.J. Crombeen, St. Louis (Misconduct (10 min)), 18:25. |
Shots on Goal:
Los Angeles 16 + 2 + 3 = 21.
St. Louis 5 + 9 + 15 = 29.
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 0-6. St. Louis 0-9.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 2-29-.931. St. Louis, Brian Elliott 5-21-.762; Jake Allen 0-0-NaN.
Referees: Dan O'Rourke, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Brad Kovachik, Steve Miller
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 0-6. St. Louis 0-9.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 2-29-.931. St. Louis, Brian Elliott 5-21-.762; Jake Allen 0-0-NaN.
Referees: Dan O'Rourke, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Brad Kovachik, Steve Miller
