With just four teams remaining, the 2012 Stanley Cup champion is soon to be crowned. Out West, the Kings incredible eight game playoff win streak was finally snapped on Sunday when the Coyotes shutout the No. 8 seed Kings in Staples Center.
While the Western Conference Finals are all but wrapped up, the drama continues to build in the East as Devils and Rangers head coaches continually call out the referees and target dirty players.
Headed into this week's Conference Finals games, here are the most important players for each team to stay alive.
Los Angeles Kings
Most Important Player: Anze Kopitar
As the only remaining Staples Center entertainer looks to close out the Coyotes in Phoenix tonight, the Los Angeles Kings will have to turn to all-star level scoring to finalize their Western Conference Championship banner.
It's clear they can count on Vezina Trophy candidate Jonathan Quick between the pipes, but the most important piece of their roster lies completely in offense.
Following last game's shutout at home, the Yotes have sent a cheesy message that "anything can ...
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