Kings Eliminate The Defending Stanley Cup Champions

 

Tyler Toffoli. Photo Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

 

The Los Angeles Kings became the first team in NHL History to win three consecutive Game 7’s on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tyler Toffoli's second goal of the game on a redirection off stick of which deflected off Chicago defensemen Nick Leddy and over shoulder of goaltender Corey Crawford at 14:13 of Overtime. Los Angeles advances to their second Stanley Cup in the past 3 seasons.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Blackhawks stave off elimination with Game 6 victory

Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks. Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images

The Chicago Blackhawks staved off elimination for a second time defeating the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6, 4-3. Patrick Kane’s second goal of the game with 3:45 left in the 3rd period was the difference maker. A perfect drop pass to Kane who circled the puck around the Kings zone utilizing patience, speed and quickness eventually snapped a wicked wrist shot past a screened Jonathan Quick. Kane’s 4th game winning goal in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs and 7th overall of his career.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Blackhawks avoid elimination with thrilling Double OT win over the Kings

 Michal Handzus was the Game 5 hero. Photo Credit:Bill Smith/Getty Images  

Michal Handzus scored 2:04 into the second overtime allowing the defending Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks to play another game. A steal in the neutral zone and nifty pass by Brandon Saad to Handzus who skated in and backhanded puck top shelf past Jonathan Quick. Handzus 1st career OT playoff winner. The Brandon Saad/Patrick Kane/Andrew line totaled 1 goal, 8 assists and +10 rating.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

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