LA Kings beat Blackhawks 4-3 in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Western Conference Final

Los Angeles Kings center Tyler Toffoli, left, scores past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL ho (Chris Carlson)

LOS ANGELES -- Jeff Carter had a goal and two assists, Tyler Toffoli scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Drew Doughty had a third-period goal and an assist, and Jonathan Quick made 24 saves as the Kings returned to Staples Center with an impressive two-way effort against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

Captain Jonathan Toews scored twice in the first period for the Blackhawks, but they didn't score again until Patrick Sharp's goal with 5 seconds left.

Corey Crawford stopped 28 shots for the Blackhawks, who have lost the first road game in 10 consecutive playoff series since 2010.

Game 4 is Monday night at Staples Center.