According to statistical research unearthed by the NHL’s crack crew, the Kings and St. Louis Blues have been tied or separated by one goal for 98.4 percent of the first-round playoff series. St. Louis had the only two goal lead of the series, and it lasted only 5 minutes, 1 second in the first period of Game 4. The Kings wiped out the Blues’ lead and then rallied from 3-2 down to win 4-3. The Kings can eliminate the Blues with a victory Friday night in Game 6 of the best-of-7 series at Staples Center.