Sid the Kid and The Russian Cub took to the ice at a sold-out Staples Center. There are plenty of supporters for Pittsburgh, as there always seems to be.

Wearing their third jerseys for the second game in a row, the Kings start off with the line that was so impressive last game against the Rangers, Cammalleri-Kopitar-Brown. And it paid off on the first shift: Cammy scored in the first minute to take an early lead.

However, the Staples Center crowd, who was mericless when Dan Cloutier's name was announced as the starter, immediately gave it to the Kings goalie, after he gave up a goal to Jordan Staal. To his credit, it was a tough shot.

Blake and Lubo were paired up once again on defense, although Miller and Norstrom started. I like this matchup, although some disagree.

After Malkin's record goal, loud chants of "We Want Garon" echoed through the arena. The game has been fluid, especially with Weaver and Ivanans scratched.

First period score: Pittsburgh 2, Kings 1

The Kopitar-Cammy-Brown line struck again early in the second, when Brown tied the game with an unassisted goal. Blake added one, set up by Lubo, and the Pens, who seemed to get stronger the longer the period went, showed chinks in the armor.

Both teams found their stride, and the remainder of the period was played pretty even, although the Kings had some great chances. Rob scored a power play goal, to put the Kings ahead. The Kings also did a good job, limiting the amount of shots Cloutier faced. The fewer he has to face, the better.

First period score: Kings 3, Pittsburgh 2

Patrick O'Sullivan has been spotted on the ice. He's actually had a little over 10 minutes, but he's been virtually invisible, as is the case when your on the fourth line. I have a better shot to make it on the ice before O'Sullivan does. He showed some hustle in the third.

An unfortunate bounce tied the game, off Nostrom's skate.

Malkin and Crosby had some sick moves midway through the period. Some tic-tac-toe passing and they almost had a goal. Saying they are good is an understatement. These kids are special.

Third period: Penguins 3, Kings 3

With Norstrom in the box on a questionable call, Crosby and Malkin took to the ice... Gonchar's shot from the point basically gift-wrapped the game to the Penguins, as Malkin slammed it home. So now, Malkin has seven goals in six games. Amazing.

Final score: Penguins 4, Kings 3 in overtime

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