The Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks, 2-1, on Tanner Pearson's overtime goal at the SAP Arena in Game 3 of their first-round playoff matchup. Here are three keys to the Kings victory:
1. Special teams: The Kings' penalty killers were busy throughout and tired by the end. San Jose, which was ranked third in the league on the power play in the regular season, went 0 for 5 on the man advantage through regulation.
2. Quick met the challenge: Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick was on his game. After giving up a goal on the Sharks' first shot, he robbed forward Chris Tierney in the second period and was equally stellar during the Sharks' two power plays in the third period.