by Melissa Reidelberger on May 1, 2013
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. NHL playoffs are upon us, and what better way to start them off than a rematch between last year’s second round match-up between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings?
The Kings put an early end to the Blues playoff hopes with a four game sweep during the second round in their amazing playoff appearance last season which would later result in a Stanley Cup. The Blues haven’t won a game against the Kings in their last nine meetings, dating back to February 3, 2012. But don’t count the Blues out just yet. They once again have home-ice advantage and are coming off of six straight wins at Scottrade Center. Oh and their goaltender Brian Elliott? He went 11-2 for the month of April, allowing one goal or less 10 times.
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by Marc Williams on August 16, 2012
Last season, the NHL didn’t fail to disappoint. It produced several games that won’t make this list- and will be very New York Rangers heavy- but Gary Bettman and NBC were incredibly happy with the NHL’s quality of games last year and generated excitement that carried into the post-season. Hopefully, Bettman isn’t stupid enough to lockout the NHLPA because then we won’t see great games like these.
As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Game 6 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final, Los Angeles Kings fans knew that their team had their first Stanley Cup championship wrapped up, but that didn’t prevent fans from double checking to make sure they weren’t dreaming.
Fans then took to Twitter to take comfort in the fact that they weren’t crazy and that after 45 years, they are indeed Stanley Cup champions.
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#LAKingsare your 2012 Stanley Cup Champions!
Los Angeles is a city known for its glitz and glam—now they possesses the most glamorous trophy on the planet.
After dropping two games in a row, and losing their first game on the road through this entire postseason run, the Kings came back to Staples Center determined to finally finish off the Devils. On the strength of three power-play goals in the first period, the Kings cruised to a 6-1 victory in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, earning the franchise’s first championship in its 45-year history.
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Los Angeles Kings Rout Devils en Route to First Stanley Cup
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If the Stanley Cup really is the most difficult trophy to win in professional sports, the Los Angeles Kings are sure making it look easy. With their dominant 4-0 victory over New Jersey in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday night, the Kings are now just one win away from their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.
Alec Martinez, Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter and Justin Williams all tallied goals for the Kings, and Jonathan Quick stopped all 22 of the Devils‘ shots, giving him his third shutout of the postseason.
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Devils vs. Kings: L.A. Now One Win Away from First Stanley Cup
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Although it has not been made official yet, several news outlets, including TSN and the Los Angeles Times, are reporting that Los Angeles Kings forward Simon Gagne will be inserted into Monday’s lineup when the Kings host Game 3 of the 2012 Stanley Cup Final.
Gagne, who has played in just 34 games this season, has not suited up since December 26th because of a concussion. Darren Dreger of TSN reported on Twitter that Gagne would play, likely in place of fourth-liner Brad Richardson.
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