Tue 5/1/12 12:07 AM

Mike Richards had a goal and an assist in the Kings' 5-2 victory over St. Louis in Game 2 of their Western Conference semi-final series. Richards set the tone with a goal 31 seconds into the contest. The center had all three of his shots on goal in the first 7:08 and also made his presence known physically. Richards, who is 2-4-6 in the postseason, was 14-of-26 in the circle for a team-best 56 percent.