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Kings-Canucks: L.A. leads, 1-0, after first period

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Alexander Frolov, leading the way. ...

Just like everyone thought, right?

Frolov’s goal at 10:08 of the first period gave the Kings a 1-0 lead over the Canucks in Game 6 of their NHL playoff series. And it has managed to hold up through the first 20 minutes of action.

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It was his first career playoff goal, and came on an inspired, hard-working play in which he beat Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo with a wraparound and with none other than Henrik Sedin bearing down on him.

Nice timing for Frolov’s playoff breakthrough. You might say the guy was due after 536 regular-season games in the NHL.

The Kings dominated the first period, outshooting the Canucks, 16-5. Vancouver had two power plays, getting just one shot on goal on their second man-advantage attack.

And, of note: Wayne Gretzky was in the house on Sunday at Staples Center, getting a nice round of applause.

--Lisa Dillman

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