Kings vs. Blues, Game 2

Kings center Anze Kopitar wraps a shot around Blues goaltender Brian Elliott for a goal in the first period of Game 2 in St. Louis on Monday night.  (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Kings center Anze Kopitar is sent flying by Blues goaltender Brian Elliott and winger Andy McDonald after scoring during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.   (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Kings captain Dustin Brown celebrates with center Anze Kopitar (11) after one of Kopitar’s two goals against the Blues in the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.   (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Kings winger Dwight King, who had a big hit in Game 1 that sidelined St. Louis’ Alex Pietrangelo, and Blues winger B.J. Crombeen square off early in the first period of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.   (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick deflects a shot by the Blues duirng the first period of Game 2 on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Kings center Jeff Carter battles along the boards with Blues winger Alexander Steen and defenseman Barret Jackman (5) in the first period of Game 2 on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Kings goaltender reaches for the puck as it hits the crossbar as defenseman Matt Greene and Blues winger David Perron watch for a rebound in the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.   (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Kings defenseman Alex Martinez falls to the ice as he chases the puck ahead of Blues wingers Jamie Langenbrunner and Alexander Steen (20) in the second period Monday night in St. Louis during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.   (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)

Kings winger Justin Williams scores early in the second period against Blues goaltender Brian Elliott to increase the lead to 5-1 in Game 2 on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Kings winger Dustin Brown leaps over a shot that Blues goaltender Brian Elliott stops during Game 2 of their playoff series on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Kings goaltender turns away a shot by the Blues during Game 2 of their playoff series on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Kings winger Dustin Brown keeps his eye on the puck as Blues winger David Perron looks to pass during Game 2 on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)

Kings defenseman Matt Greene looks to clear the puck against the Blues after a stop by goaltender Jonathan Quick during Game 2 on Monday night in St. Louis.  (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)