Kings Capture Stanley Cup with Dramatic Game 5 Double OT Victory

Alex Martinez's goal powered LA to Stanley Cup. Photo Credit: Getty Images 

 

The Los Angeles Kings captured their second Stanley Cup in the past three seasons with a dramatic double overtime victory in Game 5 over the New York Rangers. The Kings won the series 4-1. Defensemen Alec Martinez scored off a rebound shot from Tyler Toffoli at 14:43. Martinez became the first NHL player to score the game winning goal that lifted his team to the Stanley Cup Finals and Stanley Cup.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Rangers avoid sweep in Game 4 thanks to their "King"



Lundqvist the star for NY in Game 4.Photo Credit: Scott Levy/Getty Images

The New York Rangers avoided a sweep in the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals by hanging on for 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4. The Rangers set an NHL Record with their eight straight home win when facing elimination. A 5-0 record when facing elimination this postseason. Only allowing a goal in each of those games.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Kings On Brink of Stanley Cup After Game 3 Win

Quick stonewalled NY last night in Game 3. Photo Credit: Getty Images

The Los Angeles Kings are one win away from their second Stanley Cup after a 3-0 shutout over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals last night. Jonathan Quick matched the number on the back of his jersey with 32 saves. His second postseason shutout and ninth overall of his career in the playoffs. Quick has not allowed a goal in 114:44 minutes and made 49 consecutive saves.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

Kings Stun Rangers with Double OT Victory

 

Dustin Brown, the hero in Game 2 for LA. Photo Credit:Alex Gallardo/AP

For the second consecutive game in the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in overtime. The Kings did it this time in double OT. Erasing two goal deficits three times in Game 2. Captain Dustin Brown deflected a Willie Mitchell out of midair past Henrik Lundqvist at 10:26. Los Angeles had rallied from 2+ goals down in the last three games, forth in the last games. Los Angeles has overcome 2+ goals deficits five times this postseason notching three victories.

By: Sunil Sunderraj

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