Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012

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Anze Kopitar kisses the Stanley Cup after the Los Angeles Kings ended a 45-year wait for an NHL championship.

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, and Drew Doughty share the moment of realization -- Los Angeles has just defeated New Jersey in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup.

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Dustin Brown holds his son in the Stanley Cup.

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Brown shares the Stanley Cup with Los Angeles fans, who'd never seen the franchise win an NHL title before Monday night.

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Kings players pose with the Stanley Cup.

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Los Angelesgoalie Jonathan Quick was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy as the Stanley Cup finals' most valuable player.

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Devils goalie Martin Brodeur watches a shot deflected over his head in the second period.

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Kings player Jarret Stoll (28) and goalie Jonathan Quick, right, battle with New Jersey Devils player Adam Henrique, second right, during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils win 2-1 and force a game 6 back in L.A.

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Kings player Justin Williams falls near Anze Kopitar and Devils player Dainius Zubrus, of Lithuania, in the first period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Newark, N.J. The Devils win 2-1 and force a game 6 back in L.A.

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New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur reaches to stop the puck as Dustin Brown approaches in the first period during Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals in Newark, N.J.

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Martin Brodeur makes a sprawling save on the Kings' Trevor Lewis in the third period during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals. The Devils won the game 3-1 to cut Los Angeles's series lead to 3-1.

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Adam Henrique reacts after scoring the Devil's go-ahead goal on Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in the third period of Game 4. The 22-year-old's twelfth point of the 2012 playoffs sends the series back to Newark for a Game 5.

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The Devil's Ryan Carter is held up by three Kings during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals.

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Jonathan Quick loses his stick but manages to make the save during Game 4 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick deflects a shot in the first period of Game 3, one of his 22 saves during his third shutout of the postseason.

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur can't make the save on a goal by Anze Kopitar in the second period of Game 3.

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Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene, right, pushes New Jersey Devils left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky to the ice during the first period of Game 3.

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New Jersey Devils center Jacob Josefson (16) reaches to control the puck in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 4, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)

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Los Angeles hadn't hosted a Stanley Cup Finals game in years, and it pulled out all the stops -- and colors -- during the national anthem before Game 3.

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Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils allows the game- winning goal in overtime from Jeff Carter of Los Angeles Kings (not pictured) during Game 2 in Newark.

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Patrik Elias (26) of the New Jersey Devils collides with Jonathan Quick (32) of the Los Angeles Kings during Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The teams go to overtime tied 1-1 for the second time this series. The Kings lead the series, 2-0.

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Jonathan Quick (32) of the Los Angeles Kings allows a goal from Ryan Carter (20) of the New Jersey Devils (not pictured) as Stephen Gionta (11) and Colin Fraser (24) look on during Game 2.

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The Los Angeles Kings' Anze Kopitar scores on New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur in overtime to win Game 1 in Newark.

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, makes a save on the New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise as the Kings' Slava Voynov defends during the second period of Game 1.

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Brad Richardson (15) of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates as Colin Fraser (24) (not pictured) scores in the first period against Martin Brodeur (30) of the New Jersey Devils during Game 1 of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup final at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique celebrates after scoring against the New York Rangers in overtime of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in Newark, N.J. The Devils win 3-2 (OT), and advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

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The New Jersey Devils' Ryan Carter scores on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference finals in Newark, N.J. The Devils win 3-2 (OT) and take the series, 4-2. They will face the Los Angeles Kings for the 2012 Stanley Cup.

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The New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta checks the New York Rangers' Mike Rupp during the first period of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in Newark, N.J.

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New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter celebrates his game-winning goal with 4:24 left in the third period of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. New Jersey won, 5-3, to take a three games to two series lead over the top-seeded New York Rangers.

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist struggled mightily in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. He made only 12 saves as New York lost, 5-3, to fall behind three games to two in the series.

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New York Rangers forward Marian Gaborik (10) scored an unassisted goal 17 seconds into the third period of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. New York overcame an early 3-0 deficit, but New Jersey won 5-3 to take a three games to two lead in the series.

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Marc-Antoine Pouliot (43) of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrates his second- period goal with teammates Martin Hanzal (11), David Schlemko (6) and Kyle Chipchura (24) against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a save on Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) as defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, right, comes in to help in the second period during Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference finals in Glendale.

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The New York Rangers' Mike Rupp, center left, falls back while attacking against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, left, during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals playoff series in Newark, N.J. The Devils win 4-1 and tie the series 2-2.

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New York Rangers' Mike Rupp, right, falls back while attacking against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the first period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals in Newark, N.J.

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Peter Harrold (10) of the New Jersey Devils and John Mitchell (34) of the New York Rangers vie for the puck in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith makes a save as Los Angeles Kings left wing Dustin Brown waits for the rebound during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference finals. Smith stopped all 36 shots he faced in Phoenix’s 2-0 win.

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Phoenix Coyotes left wing Ray Whitney, right, tangles with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov during Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. The Coyotes staved off elimination with a 2-0 victory but still trail the series, 3-1.

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Shane Doan of the Phoenix Coyotes scores a power play goal in the first period past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Doan scored both goals in the 2-0 win that helped the Coyotes avoid a sweep in the best-of-seven series.

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Chris Kreider (20) of the New York Rangers scores a third- period goal past Martin Brodeur (30) of the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers win 3-0 and take a 2-1 series lead.

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New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, top, falls into the net while making a save in the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers in Newark, N.J. The Rangers win 3-0 and take a 2-1 series lead.

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Chris Kreider (20) of the New York Rangers controls the puck against Dainius Zubrus (8) of the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Rangers win 3-0 and take a 2-1 series lead.

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Los Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King hands his stick over the glass to a fan after Thursday’s 2-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. King’s early third-period goal proved the difference for Los Angeles, which took a 3-0 series lead.

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Phoenix goalie Mike Smith checks Kyle Clifford of the Los Angeles Kings behind the net in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday. The eighth-seeded Kings won, 2-1, to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

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Phoenix Coyotes right wing Mikkel Boedker comes around the net on Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday. The Kings won, 2-1, for their 11th victory in 12 playoff games

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New Jersey Devils winger David Clarkson begins to celebrate after he deflected the eventual game-winning goal past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. New Jersey won 3-2 to even the series at one game apiece.

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New Jersey Devils winger Ilya Kovalchuk rips a wrist shot past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist to open the scoring in the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Kovalchuk's sixth goal of the playoffs helped propel New Jersey to a 3-2 win.

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur cross paths during a timeout in the second period of Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. Lundqvist made 24 saves to Brodeur's 23, but New Jersey won 3-2 to tie the series, 1-1.

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Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter, left on ice, pushes the puck past Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith as Dustin Penner of the Kings celebrates during the second period of Tuesday’s Game 2. Carter scored three goals in the Kings’ 4-0 road victory.

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Goalie Mike Smith of the Phoenix Coyotes reacts after the puck goes into the net for a goal on a deflection by Dwight King of the Los Angeles Kings (not in photo) in the first period of Tuesday’s Game 2. The Kings beat the Coyotes, 4-0, to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Los Angeles Kings center Brad Richardson is separated from Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan by linesman Brian Murphy during an altercation in front of the net in the second period of Game 2. The Kings won, 4-0, behind a hat trick from center Jeff Carter.

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Goalie Martin Brodeur and Andy Greene of the New Jersey Devils try to keep the puck out of the net in Monday’s Game 1 against the New York Rangers. Brodeur made 25 saves, but the Rangers scored all of their goals in the third period in a 3-0 win.

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New York Rangers players celebrate with goalie Henrik Lundqvist after beating the New Jersey Devils, 3-0, in Game 1. Lundqvist made 21 stops to earn the shutout.

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New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique challenges New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of Monday’s Game 1. The Rangers beat the Devils, 3-0, to take an early lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith can't make the save as the puck slips through for the go-ahead goal on a shot by Dustin Brown of the Los Angeles Kings in the third period of Sunday’s Game 1. The Kings later added an empty net goal for a 4-2 win.

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Los Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King celebrates his second-period goal against the Phoenix Coyotes with teammate Mike Richards during Sunday’s Game 1. The eighth-seeded Kings won, 4-2, to take an early lead in the best-of-seven series.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith deflects a shot on goal as Los Angeles Kings left wing Dustin Penner chases down the rebound during the first period of Sunday’s Game 1. Smith made 44 saves, but Dustin Brown scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Kings won, 4-2.

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, watches as the New York Rangers' Brian Boyle, center, battles with Washington Capitals' Dennis Wideman, right, during the second period of Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semifinal game at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, right, makes a save on the Washington Capitals' Alexander Semin during the second period of Game 7 of their NHL Eastern Conference semifinal playoff hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (30), of Russia, cannot block a goal by the New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, not pictured, as Adam Henrique (14) screens in the third period of Game 5 of the second- round Stanley Cup playoff series in Philadelphia. New Jersey won 3-1 to take the series 4-1.

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Jakub Voracek (93) of the Philadelphia Flyers and Adam Larsson (5) of the New Jersey Devils battle for the puck in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Devils defeated the Flyers 3-1 to win the series 4-1.

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, deflects a shot by the New Jersey Devils' Dainius Zubrus (8), of Lithuania, during the first period of Game 5 of the second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series in Philadelphia.

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Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal battles Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov for the puck in the first period of Monday’s Game 5. Hanzal later scored a second-period goal and Phoenix won 2-1 to complete a four-games-to-one series victory.

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Nashville Predators center Paul Gaustad has his shot blocked by Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith in the first period of Monday’s Game 5. Phoenix won 2-1 to finish the Western Conference semifinal and set a date with the Los Angeles Kings in the next round.

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Predators Coach Barry Trotz talks with Colin Wilson, Martin Erat and Mike Fisher during a time out from Monday’s Game 5. Nashville's promising season ended at the hands of the upstart Phoenix Coyotes.

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New York Rangers players Derek Stepan, Artem Anisimov and John Mitchell celebrate after Marc Staal scored on Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby in the overtime period to win Monday’s Game 5.

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Marian Gaborik of the New York Rangers shoots on Capitals goalie Braden Holtby during Monday’s Game 5. The Rangers scored late in regulation to tie it and early in overtime for an unlikely 3-2 win that put them up 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

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Linesmen Greg Devorski and Derek Amell pull Jason Chimera of the Washington Capitals out of a fight against the New York Rangers during Monday’s Game 5. The Capitals couldn’t hold a late lead and fell in overtime to move to the brink of elimination in the best-of-seven series.

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Martin Brodeur, left, and Ilya Kovalchuk of the New Jersey Devils celebrate their 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Sunday’s Game 4. On his 40th birthday, Brodeur stopped 20 of 22 shots to help the Devils move within one win of the Eastern Conference finals.

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New Jersey Devils center Dainius Zubrus converts an empty net goal while being tripped by Philadelphia Flyers' Danny Briere late in the third period of Sunday’s 4-2 win. Zubrus scored twice in the victory that pushed the Devils to a 3-1 series lead.

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Ilya Bryzgalov of the Philadelphia Flyers made this stop on Zach Parise’s wraparound attempt in the first period, but the New Jersey Devils won Sunday’s Game 4, 4-2, to take a 3-1 series lead.

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The Kings celebrate Sunday’s 3-1 home victory over the Blues that completed a four-game series sweep. Eighth-seeded Los Angeles advances to the Western Conference finals.

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Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown celebrates scoring past St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott in Sunday’s Game 4. Brown scored twice in the 3-1 victory that finished off a series sweep for the Kings.

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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save on St. Louis Blues left wing David Perron during the third period of Sunday’s Game 4. Quick stopped 23 of 24 shots he faced, and the Kings won 3-1 to finish the series sweep.

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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby celebrates Saturday’s 3-2 win over the New York Rangers with Karl Alzner and John Carlson.

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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist cedes a goal by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin during the first period of Saturday’s Game 4. The Capitals won, 3-2, to even the series at two games apiece.

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Brad Richards of the New York Rangers takes a faceoff against Jay Beagle of the Washington Capitals during Saturday’s Game 4. After Washington’s 3-2 win, the series is tied at two games apiece heading into Monday’s Game 5 in New York.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41), defenseman Adrian Aucoin (33), Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) and left wing Sergei Kostitsyn (74) watch the loose puck in the second period of Friday’s Game 4. The Coyotes won 1-0 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

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Keith Yandle (3) and Kyle Chipchura (24) of the Phoenix Coyotes look for the puck in front of goalie Pekka Rinne (35) of the Nashville Predators in Friday’s Game 4.

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Paul Gaustad (28) of the Nashville Predators fights with Kyle Chipchura (24) of the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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Blues right wing T.J. Oshie and Kings defenseman Slava Voynov scramble for the loose puck in the third period of Thursday’s Game 3 in Los Angeles. The Kings won, 4-2, to take a 3-0 series lead.

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Jamie Langenbrunner of the St. Louis Blues exchanges punches with Mike Richards of the Los Angeles Kings during Thursday’s Game 3. The eighth-seeded Kings continued their impressive postseason run with a 4-2 victory.

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St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott can’t stop a shot by Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams during the first period of Thursday’s Game 3. The Kings beat the Blues, 4-2, to take a 3-0 series lead.

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The New Jersey Devils celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 4-3, in overtime on Thursday to take a 2-1 series lead.

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Brayden Schenn of the Philadelphia Flyers checks Petr Sykora of the New Jersey Devils during Thursday’s Game 3. The Devils won, 4-3, on Alexei Ponikarovsky’s overtime goal.

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New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur protects his net during Thursday’s Game 3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Devils took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

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New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik celebrates his game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals with left wing Carl Hagelin and defenseman Marc Staal. Gaborik’s score in the third overtime gave the Rangers a 2-1 series lead.

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New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) scores on a second-period rebound during Game 3. The Rangers went on to win the game, 2-1, in the third overtime.

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New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh and Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson battle for the puck during the first period of Wednesday’s Game 3. The Rangers captured the defensive battle, 2-1, on Marian Gaborik’s goal in the third overtime.

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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne dives on a puck in the first period of Wednesday’s Game 3 against Phoenix. Rinne stopped all 32 shots he faced, leading the Predators to a 2-0 home win.

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Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan checks Nashville Predators right wing Matt Halischuk into the Phoenix bench in the third period of Game 3. The Predators took the game, 2-0, but the Coyotes lead the series, 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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A Nashville Predators fan heckles Phoenix goalie Mike Smith during Wednesday’s Game 3. The Predators took advantage of the home ice advantage to win their first game of the series.

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New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, center, is surrounded by celebrating teammates after they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup second- round playoff series in Philadelphia. The Devils tied the best of seven series at 1-1.

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The New Jersey Devils' Marek Zidlicky, rear, pushes on the Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux (8) trying to make a wrap- around shot as goalie Martin Brodeur defends the crease during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup second- round playoff series in Philadelphia. The Devils won 4-1 evening the best of seven series at 1-1.

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David Clarkson (23) of the New Jersey Devils scores the game- winning goal at 11:17 of the third period and lands on top of the net against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second- round playoff series during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Devils defeated the Flyers 4-1.

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Los Angeles Kings' center Anze Kopitar scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott during the first period in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals in St. Louis. Kopitar scored twice Monday to lead the Kings to a 5-2 win and a 2-0 series lead over the favored Blues.

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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) makes a save against the St. Louis Blues on Monday during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals in St. Louis. Quick finished with 27 saves as Los Angeles cruised to a 5-2 win and a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 is on Thursday in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (L) celebrates his first-period goal against the St. Louis Blues with teammate Slava Voynov (26) during Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals in St. Louis on Monday. Richards's goal was the first of four the Kings scored in the first period of their 5-2 win, which gave them a 2-0 series lead.

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The Washington Capitals celebrate Monday after Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal with 7:27 to play in the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers. Ovechkin's power-play goal came just four seconds after Rangers center Brad Richards, left, received a holding penalty. The series is tied, 1-1, heading into Wednesday's Game 3 at Verizon Center.

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New York Rangers captain Ryan Callahan (L) deflects a shot past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby to tie the score at 2-2 during the third period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday. The Capitals would go on to win, 3-2, to even the series at one game apiece.

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Washington Capitals right wing Mike Knuble beats New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, right, to give Washington a 1-0 lead in the first period of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday. Washington went on to win, 3-2, to tie the series at one game apiece.

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Phoenix center Antoine Vermette collides with Nashville center Colin Wilson in the second period of Sunday’s Game 2. The Coyotes won, 5-3, to take a 2-0 series lead.

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Nashville Coach Barry Trotz reacts on the bench during a time out in Sunday’s Game 2 loss at Phoenix. Shane Doan, Radim Vrbata and Antoine Vermette finished with a goal and an assist apiece in the 5-3 win that gave the Coyotes a 2-0 series lead.

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Phoenix right wing Mikkel Boedker mixes it up with Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne and defenseman Shea Weber in front of the net in the first period of Sunday’s Game 2. The Coyotes won the game, 5-3.

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Flyers center Danny Briere celebrates with Kimmo Timonen after scoring the overtime goal that gave Philadelphia a 4-3 win over New Jersey in Sunday’s Game 1.

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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andreas Lilja checks New Jersey Devils right wing David Clarkson into the glass in the first period of Sunday’s Game 1. The Flyers won 4-3 in overtime to grab the early series lead.

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Philadelphia goalie Ilya Bryzgalov dives to stop an attempt by New Jersey’s Zach Parise during Sunday’s Game 2. The Flyers won, 4-3, thanks to Danny Briere’s overtime goal.

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The Los Angeles Kings' Matt Greene, right, celebrates his goal on St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott while the Blues’ David Backes (42) and the Kings' Anze Kopitar battle in front of the net in the second period during Game 1 of their NHL Western Conference semifinal game in St. Louis. The Kings win 3-1 and take a 1-0 series lead.

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David Perron (57) of the St. Louis Blues collides with Jonathan Quick (32) of the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The Kings win 3-1 and take a 1-0 series lead.

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T.J. Oshie (74) of the St. Louis Blues aims to beat Anze Kopitar (11) of the Los Angeles Kings to the puck in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The Kings win 3-1 and take a 1-0 series lead.

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Henrik Lundqvist (30) of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after their 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers lead the series 1-0.

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) falls to the ice while fighting for control of the puck with the New York Rangers' Ryan Callahan (24) during the third period of Game 1 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in New York.

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The Phoenix Coyotes' Derek Morris (53) tries to get the puck and the Nashville Predators' Andrei Kostitsyn (46), of Russia, celebrates his goal while the Coyotes' Daymond Langkow (22), Keith Yandle (3), the Predators' Nick Spaling (13) and Patric Hornqvist, of Sweden, battle in front of Coyotes goalie Mike Smith during the second period of Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinal playoff series in Glendale, Ariz.

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The New Jersey Devils celebrate defeating the Florida Panthers, 3-2, on a goal by Adam Henrique, lower right, in the second overtime of Game 7 in a first- round playoff series in Sunrise, Fla.

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Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson reacts as the New York Rangers celebrate Dan Girardi's second- period goal in Game 7. The Rangers won the game, 2-1, to earn a second- round matchup with the Washington Capitals.

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Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after his series-winning goal against the Boston Bruins ended overtime of Game 7 of the NHL first- round playoff series in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1. From left with Ward are Karl Alzner, John Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom.

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The New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac (19) scores on Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen, right, as Kris Versteeg (32) and Dmitry Kulikov try to defend during overtime in Game 6. The Devils won 3-2, sending the series to a seventh game.

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Phoenix Coyotes' right wing Shane Doan raises his arms after a Phoenix goal on Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford in Game 6.

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Chris Kreider (20) of the New York Rangers celebrates his second period goal with teammates that put New York ahead, 3-1, in Game 6.

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Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll (28) celebrates his game- winning overtime goal past Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (35) in Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference first-round playoff series in Vancouver. The Kings win 2-1 to end the series 4-1, ousting this season’s winner of the NHL President’ Trophy.

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Henrik Sedin #33 of the Vancouver Canucks, right, looks on as Colin Fraser (24) of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates with Brad Richardson (15) after Richardson scored on goalie Cory Schneider (35) of the Vancouver Canucks to tie the game during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

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Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille (20) sits on Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine (4) during the second period of Game 6 at the Verizon Center. The Boston Bruins defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 (OT) to send the series back to Boston for a seventh game.

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Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (30) plays the shot as James Neal (18) of the Pittsburgh Penguins leaps to avoid it in the third period of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Flyers’ 5-1 win eliminates the Penguins.

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The Chicago Blackhawks' Corey Crawford, left, makes a save on a shot by the Phoenix Coyotes' Antoine Vermette (50) as Blackhawks Marcus Kruger (16), of Sweden, and Brent Seabrook (7) defend during the first period of Game 5 of the first-round playoff series in Glendale, Ariz.

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Michal Handzus (26) of the San Jose Sharks trips over Barret Jackman (5) of the St. Louis Blues during Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

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Craig Anderson (41) of the Ottawa Senators makes a save against the New York Rangers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden. The Senators win 2-0 and take a 3-2 series lead.

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The New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur, right, makes a save against the Florida Panthers' Tomas Fleischmann (14) during the second period of Game 5 of their NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Sunrise, Florida.

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Washington Capitals' Keith Aucoin (23) celebrates a goal by teammate Mike Knuble as Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas lies face down on the ice during the third period of Washington's 4-3 win in Game 5 of the first-round series in Boston. Washington leads the series 3-2.

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Nashville Predators forward Alexander Radulov (47), of Russia, scores against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) in the first period of Game 5 of a first-round playoff series in Nashville.

Mark Humphrey / AP

Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) collides with Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard, right, in the first period of Game 5 of the first-round playoff series in Nashville.

Mark Humphrey / AP

Ilya Bryzgalov (30) of the Philadelphia Flyers protects the net as Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins crashes the net in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh. The Penguins win Game 5, 3-2. The Flyers lead the series 3-2.

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St. Louis Blues right wing B.J. Crombeen (26) scores past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31), of Finland, in the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in San Jose.

Paul Sakuma / AP

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi skates out from a giant shark's mouth when introduced before the start of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in San Jose.

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Phoenix Coyotes right wing Mikkel Boedker (89) celebrates his game- winning overtime goal as Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Brunette (15) sits on the ice at the conclusion of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference first-round playoff series in Chicago. The Coyotes win 3-2(OT) and take a 3-1 series lead.

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Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas , right, makes a save against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin in the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Washington. The series is tied 2-2.

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Boston Bruins right wing Rich Peverley (49) beats Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) for a goal during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Washington. The series is tied 2-2.

Evan Vucci / AP

Florida Panthers goaltender Scott Clemmensen, left, reacts as the New Jersey Devils’ Zach Parise, right, scores in front of Devils teamate Travis Zajac during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Newark.

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Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22) looks for position in front of Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) and defenseman Drew Doughty (8) in the first period of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.

Danny Moloshok / Reuters

Fans cheer as the Ottawa Senators pile into the corner of the ice after defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in Ottawa. The Senators tied the series 2-2.

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Ottawa Senators' Zenon Konopka (center), leaps into the air in front of New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist as the Rangers' Dan Girardi defends during the first period of Game 4 of the first-round playoff series at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa.

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Steve Sullivan (26) of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores a powerplay goal at 10:55 of the second period against Sergei Bobrovsky (35) of the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The Penguins force a Game 5. The Flyers lead the series 3-1.

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The Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa (left) is checked by the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres during during the first period of Game 3 of their NHL Western Conference first-round playoff series in Chicago on Tuesday.

Jim Young / Reuters

The Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa was taken from the ice on a stretcher after getting leveled by the Phoenix Coyotes' Raffi Torres (37). Hossa underwent tests at a nearby hospital.

Nam Y. Huh / AP

The New Jersey Devils’ goaltender Martin Brodeur (center) makes a save as Devils Mark Fayne (left) and Patrik Elias defend against the Florida Panthers during first period of Game 3 of their NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Brodeur was pulled from the game after allowing three goals in quick succession as the Panthers rallied from a three-goal deficit.

Gary Hershorn / Reuters

Nashville Predators forward Gabriel Bourque (bottom) celebrates his goal against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (R) and Justin Abdelkader during the third period of Game 4 in Detroit. Bourque, playing in his first playoff series, has three goals.

Rebecca Cook / Reuters

Eastern Conference First Round

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) celebrates his game-winning goal with Patrice Bergeron (37) and Chris Kelly (23) during the third period of Game 3. The Bruins won 4-3 and took a 2-1 series lead.

Nick Wass / AP

Eastern Conference First Round

The New York Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky (right) is checked by the Ottawa Senators' Sergei Gonchar during the third period in Game 3. The Rangers defeated the Senators 1-0 and took a 2-1 series lead.

Blair Gable / Reuters

Western Conference First

Vancouver center Maxim Lapierre (40) misses on a chance to score against Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick (32) in the first period of Game 3. It would be costly, as Los Angeles escaped with a 1-0 win that moved the top-seeded Canucks to the brink of elimination.

Danny Moloshok / Reuters

Western Conference First Round

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) scores past St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) and defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) during the first period in Game 3. The Blues went up 2-1 on the Sharks with a 4-3 win.

Paul Sakuma / AP

Eastern Conference First Round

Florida's Marcel Goc (57) and New Jersey Andy Greene (6) collide with Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) during the first period of Game 2. The Panthers’ 4-2 win knotted the series at 1-1.

J. Pat Carter / AP

Eastern Conference First Round

Pittsburgh’s Steve Sullivan, left, knocks Philadelphia Claude Giroux off the puck in the neutral zone as Jaromir Jagr trails during the second period of Game 3. The Flyers moved within a game of eliminating the Penguins with an 8-4 win in Philadelphia.

Tom Mihalek / AP

Western Conference First Round

Predators goalie Pekka Rinne eyes the puck after a shot attempt by left wing Justin Abdelkader during the third period of Game 3. Nashville won the game, 3-2, and took a 2-1 lead in the series.

Rebecca Cook / Reuters

Western Conference First Round

Phoenix's Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) collides with Chicago's Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of Game 2. Chicago tied the series at 1-1 with a 3-2 overtime win.

Ross D. Franklin / AP

Western Conference First Round

St. Louis Blues' David Perron (right) celebrates as he watches David Backes, left, score past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi and Justin Braun (61) during the second period in Game 2. The Blues won 3-0 and tied the series, 1-1.

Jeff Roberson / AP

Eastern Conference First Round

Nick Foligno (71) of the Ottawa Senators trips up Marc Staal (18) of the New York Rangers in Game 2. Ottawa won the game, 3-2, in overtime to tie the series, 1-1.

Bruce Bennett / Getty Images

Eastern Conference First Round

Benoit Pouliot (67) of the Boston Bruins collides with goalie Braden Holtby (70) of the Washington Capitals as he scored a goal in Game 2. The Caps would win and even the series, however, with a 2-1 overtime win.

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Western Conference First Round

Vancouver Canucks defensemen Chris Tanev (8) and Alexander Edler (23) try to stop Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown's shot from going into the goal during the first period of Game 2. The Kings took a 2-0 series lead with a 4-2 win.

Jonathan Hayward / AP

Western Conference First Round

Detroit evened its series with Nashville at a game apiece with a 3-2 win in Game 2. Here, Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) pushes Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist (27) past the net and Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35).

Mark Humphrey / AP

Eastern Conference First Round

Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury lets in of eight the eight goals Philadelphia would score in Game 2, this one by Sean Couturier (left), during the third period. The Flyers 8-5 win gave them a 2-0 series lead.

Jason Cohn / Reuters

Eastern Conference First Round

Patrik Elias, right, beats Florida's Jose Theodore as the Devils picked up a 3-2 win and a 1-0 series lead.

Rhona Wise / Reuters

Western Conference First Round

Martin Hanzal, second from right, celebrates with teammate Mikkel Boedker after scoring 9:29 into overtime to give Phoenix a 3-2 win over Chicago and a 1-0 lead in the series.

Ross D. Franklin / AP

Eastern Conference First Round

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) and defenseman Andrew Ference (21) get knocked into the air by Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) during the first period of Game 1. Boston took a 1-0 series lead after shutting out Washington, 1-0.

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Western Conference First Round

San Jose goalie Antti Niemi comes out of the net to check St. Louis Blues right wing Ryan Reaves (75) during the first period of Game 1 in which San Jose took a 1-0 series lead thanks to a 3-2 vicotry in double overtime.

Sarah Conard / Reuters

Eastern Conference First Round

Derek Stepan (21) of the New York Rangers celebrates after Ryan Callahan (24) scored a goal in the first period against goalie Craig Anderson (41) and Kyle Turris (7) of the Ottawa Senators in Game 1, helping the Rangers earn a 4-2 win and a 1-0 series lead.

Bruce Bennett / Getty Images

Western Conference First Round

Los Angeles center Jarret Stoll, center, watches teammate Willie Mitchell's shot find its way past Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (1) as defenseman Alexander Edler (right) looks on in the second period of Game 1. The Kings went on to win Game 1, 4-2, and took a 1-0 lead in the series.

Andy Clark / Reuters

Western Conference First Round

Nashville's Roman Josi (59) blocks the net in front of his goalie, Pekka Rinne (35), helping the Predators take a 1-0 series lead with a 3-2 win against Detroit in Game 1.

Frederick Breedon / Getty Images

Eastern Conference First Round

Philadelphia's Jakub Voracek, right rear, scores a goal in overtime past Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) and Jordan Staal (11), ending Game 1 and giving the Flyers a 1-0 series lead.

Gene J. Puskar / AP

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: linesman Greg Devorski #54 and linesman Derek Amell #75 pull Jason Chimera #25 of the Washington Capitals out of a fight against the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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TV presenter and conservationist Anneka Tanaka-Svenska wears a hat designed by Louis Mariette during the first day of Royal Ascot, in Berkshire, west of London, on June 18, 2013. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711 and tradition is a hallmark of the meeting. Top hats and tails remain compulsory in parts of the course while a daily procession of horse-drawn carriages brings the Queen to the course. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images

Photos of the day

Royal Ascot, protests in Brazil, Lego exhibition, flooding in India, Cheetah-Cub robot and more.

Two-year old male rat named Dyatlik wears a costume during a rodent exhibition in Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, June 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Animal views

Rodent exhibition, swimming with elephants, Mexico’s feline mayoral candidate and more.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Johnathon Carrington, valedictorian at Dunbar High School, laughs with family and friends after his school's graduation ceremony at Howard University on Friday, June 14, 2013, in Washington, DC. Carrington, who grew up in Tyler House public-housing apartments and is graduating from one of DC's low-performing high schoolsy, where academic expectations are high. (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)

Johnathon’s journey

Johnathon Carrington graduated Friday as the valedictorian of his neighborhood school, Dunbar High, and is headed to Georgetown University. But Carrington, 17, is nervous, and so are...

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 18: Madonna attends the Dolce & Gabbana and The Cinema Society screening of the Epix World premiere of 'Madonna: The MDNA Tour' at The Paris Theatre on June 18, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Eye on entertainment

Madonna, Michael Buble, Barbara Streisand, Jackie Chan, Jerry Seinfeld, Estelle and other celebrities.

Inmates walk at a high-security male prison camp outside Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk May 14, 2013. High-security male prison camp number 17 is intended to house male inmates who are serving a sentence for the first time, and have been convicted for serious crimes. Prisoners at the facility work in wood and metal processing shops, manufacture furniture, sew clothes and do other kinds of work. They can also take part in educational, sport and cultural programs. Picture taken May 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin (RUSSIA - Tags: CRIME LAW SOCIETY) ATTENTION EDITORS: PICTURE 4 OF 29 FOR PACKAGE 'INSIDE SIBERIA'S PRISONS' SEARCH 'ILYA PRISON' FOR ALL IMAGES

Life in a Siberian prison

A look inside a high-security prison camp outside Krasnoyarsk, Russia

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Reenactors dressed as knights stage a medieval jousting competition at Eltham Palace on June 16, 2013 in Eltham, England. The 'Grand Medieval Joust' event at Eltham Palace, an English Heritage property which was the childhood home of King Henry VIII, aims to give a great insight into life at the palace during the medieval period. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

The Grand Medieval Joust

The Grand Medieval Joust at Eltham Palace, an English Heritage property that was the childhood home of King Henry VIII, aims to lend insight through reenactment into life at the palace...

In this June 8, 2013 photo, youth compete in the Sao Carlos slum local soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pitch is just dirt and the incandescent lights aren't so bright. But when the boys' feet strike the football in the Sao Carlos slum as night falls every Saturday, big league dreams glow, inflated by the hope of escaping the shantytown with sporting skills. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Brazil’s other soccer fields

With the Confederations Cup opening this week and the World Cup one year away, all eyes are on Brazil, where soccer is arguably played with more passion and art than anywhere else....

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 16: John F. Tatum Sr. hugs his grandson John F. Tatum III during his annual Father's Day block party on Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Amanda Voisard/For the Washington Post)

Father’s Day picnic in Northeast D.C.

A decades-old backyard barbecue in Northeast Washington draws hundreds in honor of dads everywhere. “It’s off-the-chain fun,” says Butch McNair, who has worked one...

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