Hawks-Kings Game 2: That stings

Hmmm, didn't see that coming. The L.A. Kings exploded for five goals in the third period to bury the Blackhawks 6-2 and even the Western Conference finals at 1-1. Meanwhile, we had some fun with royalty. Might make you feel better.

3rd & 7 37yd

Blackhawks. Kings. Game 2. TONIGHT!

Here's everything you need to know: onego.al/1j7F4gG http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoLcN0PIYAAiwB6.jpg

by Chicago Blackhawks via twitter 5/21/2014 6:39:09 PM
The RedEye-Blackhawks #Beardoff is on Day 36. And unlike Oduya, Versteeg doesn't seem very happy about it. See all the photos here: trib.in

by chsosa 5/21/2014 7:48:13 PM
Did you know... @crow_50 paces all goaltenders with a 1.25 GAA and .957 SV% on home ice this postseason? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoLk5kdIMAE5wHJ.jpg

by Chicago Blackhawks via twitter 5/21/2014 7:53:05 PM
Sweet storm here in Chicago! Caught a cool pic of it! chaunetteb instagram.com/p/oPd5hMvF_s/

by shawz15er via twitter 5/21/2014 7:55:14 PM
Check out who's gracing the cover of tonight's #Blackhawks Magazine...

Why, it's none other than @88PKane ! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BoMYLlaIQAAH25h.jpg

by Chicago Blackhawks via twitter 5/21/2014 10:41:37 PM
We may not like the L.A. Kings very much, but there are quite a few we do like. Starting with: King Friday XII, from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood!

by chsosa 5/21/2014 11:06:57 PM
A king who can take out a whole bunch of basically undead beings gets a lot of points in our book, aka Aragorn.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/21/2014 11:09:42 PM
How about Queen Elizabeth II? She's been Queen of England for 62 years. We want our Blackhawks to rule the NHL for that long!

by enbrown 5/21/2014 11:14:39 PM
For all you wrestling fans, we can't leave out Jerry "The King" Lawler. Or this title match against Ric Flair. Wooooooooo!

by chsosa via YouTube 5/21/2014 11:18:40 PM
They're gonna have to stand all game, but hey, at least they're in the arena. (Scott Strazzante / Tribune)

by chsosa 5/21/2014 11:57:58 PM
Zeeeuuuus! We can't forget the king of the gods. The Greek ones, anyway. Not to be confused with Zuuuus, the Hawks' godlike penalty killer.

by chsosa 5/22/2014 12:01:35 AM
Lets bring some NASCAR to the Hawks game tonight..."The King" Richard Petty had 200 race wins. The Hawks got this.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 12:01:42 AM
Our favorite wannabe king would probably be Loki. We know he's evil, but he's far more interesting than that Odin guy.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 12:06:57 AM
The single Royals, by Lorde can't compare to Jim Cornelison's version of the anthem.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 12:13:08 AM
Will Smith is to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Patrick Kane is to the Blackhawks. He's just that cool.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 12:21:24 AM
How do the Hawks players' beards compare to those of actual historic royalty? Here's Tsar Nicholas II and King George V.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 12:30:55 AM
Soak it in, Blackhawks fans. Bollig's beard is as regal as they come. (Brian Cassella / Tribune)

by chsosa 5/22/2014 12:31:00 AM
"From this angle, it looks like his entire head gets knocked off" via @myregularface

by jgalliart 5/22/2014 12:33:30 AM
12 minutes into the first period and Corey Crawford is perfect so far...he's a gem...like in a tiara? See how we got there?

by enbrown 5/22/2014 12:35:10 AM
How the hell did that not go in?

by jgalliart 5/22/2014 12:40:50 AM
Nick Leddy shows EVERYONE what it means to be royalty in hockey.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 12:42:23 AM
Prince Oberyn of "Game of Thrones" has been in the spotlight lately. Think he can take The Mountain?

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 1:10:11 AM
While we're talking about royalty, how can we leave out all those Disney princesses?

by enbrown 5/22/2014 1:16:45 AM
Nick Leddy looks a little surprised he scored, eh? (Brian Cassella)

by chsosa 5/22/2014 1:23:33 AM
Get it, Leddy! 1-0, Blackhawks, 5 minutes left in the first.

by jgalliart edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 1:23:52 AM
You thought we were gonna forget about the king of rock n roll. Not gonna happen.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 1:25:42 AM
Candyland king! Who doesn't love some sweets, or remember that game?

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 1:26:15 AM
Napoleon Bonaparte conquered an empire. That's what the Hawks plan to do to the Kings.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 1:30:17 AM
Or maybe "Purple Rain" is more your style. Go Prince go.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 1:30:47 AM
Babe Ruth with a crown. He's basically baseball royalty anyway.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 1:37:45 AM
Colin Firth played King George VI in "The King's Speech." This movie won a ton of Oscars. The Hawks will win the biggest award this season: the Stanley Cup.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 1:47:01 AM
King Henry VIII had 2 of his 6 wives beheaded. Hmmm.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 1:51:21 AM
Prince Harry (the real one) or a Hawks player?

by enbrown 5/22/2014 1:59:11 AM
you have King James. We'd rather not show one of his highlights, so instead, we'll show Derrick Rose dunking, and there's nothing LeBron can do about it.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 1:59:52 AM
The Burger King king is kind of creepy, but he's dangerous outside the pocket.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 2:05:36 AM
"I just can't wait ... to be king!" Just beware of vicious, underhanded uncles.

by chsosa via YouTube 5/22/2014 2:10:38 AM
We can't forget the ladies...Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and the Hawks Ice Crew.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 2:14:58 AM
The Princess Diaries...wonder how Queen Mia is doing ruling Genovia.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 2:22:46 AM
Cleopatra, Egyptian Pharaoh. Maybe she can bring some magic to the Hawks.

by enbrown 5/22/2014 2:31:04 AM
Corey Crawford, reflecting on an awfully tough loss.

by RedEye Chicago 5/22/2014 3:08:40 AM
Patrick Sharp, on Quick's huge save on Seabrook.

by RedEye Chicago edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 3:11:51 AM
Captain Serious is understandably subdued after this game.

by RedEye Chicago edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 3:14:45 AM
Kris Versteeg on a tough third period and playing in L.A.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 3:20:11 AM
Patrick Sharp on the penalty kill and how to respond to a tough loss.

by enbrown edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 3:25:39 AM
Ben Smith on that breakaway -- 2-0, Blackhawks!

by jgalliart edited by chsosa 5/22/2014 3:26:17 AM
Lonely night for Corey Crawford. But hey, it's only 1-1. (Scott Strazzante / Tribune)

by chsosa 5/22/2014 3:47:34 AM