Drew Doughty has no interest in trying to recreate history.
Facing the prospect of a second 3-0 first-round series hole at the hands of the San Jose Jose in the past three years, the Los Angeles Kings defenseman is adamant about the need to get things going immediately.
"We have a lot more to give, and it has to start tonight," Doughty told reporters Monday in advance of Game 3.
"There's no way we can go down another game."
Only four teams in NHL history - including the 2014 Kings - advanced after falling into a 3-0 series deficit, and Los Angeles has handed San Jose home ice advantage by dropping the first two games of the series at home.
A loss tonight would put the Kings in a tough spot, or put the Sharks right where they want them, depending on how you look at it.
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