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The Kings shook off the big hits -- a couple that led to game misconducts -- and continued a cant-stop-us roll that started with a playoff push the last month of the regular season. Dwight King scored his third goal in two games, Quick tied Felix Potvins team record with his third career playoff shutout, and Carter finished off the Kings first playoff hat trick since Wayne Gretzky in 1993 in the third period. Los Angeles has won seven straight overall, tied an NHL record by opening the playoffs 7-0 on the road, and matched another record by winning nine straight road playoff games over two seasons. The New York Islanders won a pair of Stanley Cup titles while winning nine straight road games from 1982-83, and the Kings are starting to look like a team that could go on a Cup run of its own. Game 3 is Thursday night in Los Angeles. "Its a mindset; we get away, theres no distractions," Carter said. "For some reason, this team likes to play on the road." The Coyotes played better early and fell apart late, becoming frustrated after being unable to contain the more-skilled Kings. Phoenix was hit with a string of penalties starting late in the second period, including a game misconduct to captain Shane Doan for boarding Kings centre Trevor Lewis. Martin Hanzal also received one for boarding Dustin Brown in the third period and the Coyotes had 13 penalties for 56 minutes -- most coming after the final 5 minutes of the second period. "I think the frustration level sets in," Coyotes goalie Mike Smith said. "Youre in the penalty box that much against a team thats in the conference finals, youre going to pay." The Kings won the opener 4-2 by outplaying and outhustling the Coyotes. Knowing Phoenixs makeup, the Kings figured to get more of a pushback in Game 2. And the Coyotes were much more aggressive early, winning some of the individual battles they lost in Game 1 while creating some decent scoring chances. Even with all of Phoenixs hard work and a couple of line changes by coach Dave Tippett, the Kings still managed to score first. King got it, redirecting a shot by Drew Doughty that beat Smith stick side late in the period. Hard work in the corners by Mike Richards set up Los Angeles second goal, by Carter. He muscled the puck past Smiths glove side as he was going down on a feed from Dustin Penner that made it 2-0 early in the second period. Then things completely unraveled for the Coyotes. Doan, who was suspended three games for elbowing earlier in the season, was given a game misconduct and a five-minute boarding penalty for ramming Lewis from behind. Defenceman Keith Yandle was already in the penalty box and Daymond Langkow joined him after a slashing penalty, giving Los Angeles a two-man advantage for more than 2 minutes. Brown was sent off for diving on a slash by Smith, but that didnt bother the Kings. Carter scored his second a few seconds later on a redirect of a shot by Anze Kopitar, putting Los Angeles up 3-0. With the Coyotes racking up penalties seemingly on every shift, Carter finished them off with his fifth career hat trick, punching in a rebound with the Kings on a two-man advantage after Hanzals hit on Brown. "Theres no question theres going to be frustration, especially when you get down in a game like that, guys try to finish their checks on the edge," Coyotes forward Taylor Pyatt said. "Weve got to try and find some positives and get things turned around in Game 3." Even if they do, it may not matter the way the Kings are playing. Notes: The Kings were without D Colin Fraser, out of the lineup attending to a family matter. ... Coyotes LW Ray Whitney played in his 100th career playoff game. D Michael Stone played his first with Adrian Aucoin still out of the lineup and David Schlemko still not fully healthy. ... 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"This is where were supposed to play well. You cant expect to be a road warrior. Only a few teams can do that. We need to play better baseball here." The Royals, winless in four games against Cleveland, proved to be the cure again. Lowe (3-1) gave up eight hits and struck out five. Chris Perez got his seventh save, allowing a ninth-inning run. Cleveland went 2 for 12 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base. The Indians loaded the bases with no outs in the second and eighth, but did not score in either inning. Hannahan had Clevelands biggest hit in the fifth. After Shelley Duncans sacrifice fly broke a 1-1 tie, Hannahans drive up the gap in right-centre off Jonathan Sanchez (1-1) gave Cleveland a 4-1 lead. Hannahan, known more for his defensive play at third base than his offence, is 7 for 12 with runners in scoring position this season. "Hes not thinking about hitting a three-run homer," Acta said. "Hes giving himself a chance instead of over-swinging and probably striking out. He gives me a professional at-bat. We want to see him up there." Lowe gave up eight hits and struck out five. The right-hander used a good sinker to get nine outs on grounders as he bounced back from a 4-1 loss at Seattle in which he walked six without a strikeout on April 18. In addition, the pitchers home in Florida was recently burglarized. Among items taken were his 2004 World Series ring, earned with the Boston Red Sox. The losses were estimated at $90,000. "It was obviously a tough week," he said. "Anytime you have something like that happen and not being there, its tough. Thats what law enforcement is there for. Major League Baseball knows about it. The good thing is theres nothing you cant replace. Luckily, no family members were there." Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo was removed for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning with what Acta called a tight left hamstring. Choo will be re-evaluated on Wednesday and is day-to-day. Center fielder Michael&nbssp;Brantley wasnt in the lineup after jamming his right wrist while sliding during the road trip. Cheap Jerseys Supply. He entered the game in the eighth inning as a defensive replacement, but did not bat. Acta said Brantley could have started Tuesday and will play Wednesday. Sanchez hit Indians leadoff batter Jason Kipnis in the hand with his fifth pitch. Kipnis eventually scored on a sacrifice fly by Carlos Santana to put Cleveland ahead 1-0. On April 14, Sanchez hit Choo with a pitch. Indians starter Jeanmar Gomez retaliated the next inning by plunking the Royals Mike Moustakas, leading to a brief bench-clearing scuffle. Gomez drew a five-game suspension and was fined. Hannahan and Acta were also ejected and fined. Asked if Tuesdays incident was a carryover from what happened in Kansas City, Acta said, "A lot of these guys dont see what we see as coaches. He (Sanchez) was missing a lot around the strike zone. There are times hes going to be erratic. It never crossed anyones mind. He was just lacking control." A year ago with San Francisco, Sanchez broke Choos left thumb with a pitch. The Royals acquired him in a trade for outfielder Melky Cabrera in November. Sanchez walked seven over 4 2-3 innings, allowing four runs and four hits. He threw 115 pitches, only 56 for strikes. Mitch Maier had an RBI single for Kansas City in the fourth and doubled home a run in the eighth. Overall, the Royals went 4 for 13 with runners in scoring position. The Royals are 13 for 73 (.178) in that situation over their last eight games. Kansas City closed to 4-3 in the ninth. Chris Getz doubled and later scored on a groundout by Billy Butler. The Royals have been outscored 73-44 during the streak, which ties for third-longest in team history. They also lost 12 straight in 1997 and 2008. Kansas City lost 13 straight in 2006 and had a team-record 19 consecutive losses in 2005. "We were one hit shy," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "But golly, we were into it to the very end. Well break through. Its hard for me to believe weve lost 12 in a row the way we are battling to the very end." Notes: Indians DH Travis Hafner walked twice. He has reached by hit, walk or hit by pitch in 16 of his last 23 plate appearances. ... Hannahan made a diving backhand stop to rob Jeff Francoeur of a hit in the fourth. ... Yost expects OF Lorenzo Cain (left groin strain) to return Friday. Cain has been on the DL since April 11. ... Clevelands Aaron Cunningham started in centre field, moved to left and played the ninth in right, when Choo was removed. INF Jason Donald went to left field, his first appearance in the outfield in the majors. ' ' '
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