The Los Angeles Kings have been thrashing opponents in the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs and will keep the theme alive in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Devils.
The Kings have just two losses through 14 playoff games this spring, wrapping up each of their three Western Conference playoff series quickly, leaving little doubt while taking commanding 3-0 series leads each time.
The No. 8-seeded Kings have defied the odds to make it all the way to the finals, but they look far and away the team to beat now after having shut down three quality teams, including Presidents' Trophy-winner Vancouver in the first round.
L.A. goalie Jonathan Quick has been the Kings' MVP this postseason. Quick allowed just eight goals in five games against the Phoenix Coyotes in the Western Conference finals, and he's allowed just 22 goals total in 14 playoff games in 2012. Quick has also been clutch late in close games. L.A. is 2-0 in overtime games this postseason, both closeout games on the road.
It is his presence in net that makes this series so one-sided. Often times, it is a hot goaltender that le ...
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NHL Playoffs 2012: Surging L.A. Kings Will Make Short Work of New Jersey Devils
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