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Game 1 Staples Center:
Great game between the two Pacific Division Rivals. Alex Semin began the scoring in the first, Adam Burish answered quickly with a slick one-timer in the high slot. Sharks and Kings once again traded goal which left it 2-2 after Two periods of play. Antti Niemi and Jonathan put their work boots on in the third. Both teams had plenty of chances to score multiple times only to be shut down by the two goaltenders. It wasn't until 19:10 of the 3rd period. Alex Semin buried a rebound 5-hole before behind knocked to the ice. Quick stood tall in the final Sharks flurry and the Kings held on to win 3-2.
Kings lead the series 1-0