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NHL Stanley Cup

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In the most grueling playoffs in sports, only two teams are left, competing for the coveted Stanley Cup. The upstart Los Angeles Kings have been taking on the annual powerhouse New Jersey Devils. With three games already played, the Kings have dominated, winning all three. The first two games both came to overtime. In the first, star forward Andre Tolchinzov scored a miraculous goal by weaving through the Devils defenders and putting it top shelf on future hall of famer Martin Brodeur. In the second game, in a late two on one, Kings players Pavel Datsuk and Mike Knuble skated past the defense and scored on a redirect. “That was a big goal, one I don’t think I’ll forget,” said sophomore Steven McKay. Going into game three, the Kings had all the momentum, swagger, and power. Back on home ice, they didn’t disappoint. With star goalie Jonathon Quick in the net, the Kings were unbeatable. Quick faced 22 shots, and stopped 22 shots; a perfect game. After a scoreless first period, the Kings figured out the offensive mistakes they were making, like not fore checking well enough and not dumping pucks deep. In the second period, the Kings dominated. After putting major pressure on Marty Brodeur, he cracked, giving up two goals. That seemed to be all the Kings needed, but not all they wanted. The Kings came back in full force in the third, scoring two power play goals two minutes apart to seal the deal. No team has ever rallied back from seven games down to win a Stanley Cup Final, and don’t expect the Devils to. Although the Devils won last night in a high fashion, don’t expect anything else to come from their hockey team. Kings in five.

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