Los Angeles — Devils center Adam Henrique (14) scores the go-ahead goal, giving New Jersey a 2-1 lead over the Kings in the third period of Game 4 at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Erick Smith, left, Jeff Gaskin, middle, and Elizabeth McClure, all of Los Angeles, react to the Kings' loss while watching Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Trader Vic's at L.A. Live.

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Los Angeles — New Jersey's David Clarkson falls onto Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during Wednesday's game.

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Los Angeles — New Jersey's Bryce Salvador knocks down the Kings' Trevor Lewis in Game 4 at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick lays back on the ice as the Devils apply pressure in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — The Devils' Adam Henrique gets the upper hand on the Kings' Colin Fraser in the second period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — The Kings' Trevor Lewis misses a goal as Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save during a breakaway in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — The Kings' Mike Richards is upended by the Devils' Adam Henrique (14) and Andy Greene in the second period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick makes a stop against a shot by Devils' Ilya Kovachuk in the second period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' left wing Dustin Penner (25) sends Devils' right wing David Clarkson (23) to the ice in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — The Kings' Jeff Carter gets tangled with the Devils' Travis Zajac, left, and Danius Zubrus in the first period in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' right wing Dustin Brown (23) collides with New Jersey Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador (24) in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles California, USA — Kings fans get fired up in front of Staples Center before the start of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the New Jersey Devils.

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Los Angeles — Kings' Justin Williams, second from right, celebrates his goal against the Devils' with teammates in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Los Angeles — Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick knocks away a shot before Devils' center Travis Zajac can put it in the net during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' Willie Mitchell and Devils' Adam Henrique battle for position in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' Anze Kopitar beats Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur for a goal in the 2nd period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Los Angeles — Justin Williams of the Kings scores on a power play, assisted by Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar during Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll (28) puts the pressure on New Jersey Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador (24) as New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) makes a glove save in the second period of the Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) checks New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene (6) in game three of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings' center Trevor Lewis (22) is upended by New Jersey Devils' defenseman Andy Greene (6) in the third period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) reacts after scoring with assists by Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) and Los Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King (74) to put the Kings ahead 1-0 in the second period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene (2) block New Jersey Devils left wing Zach Parise (9) during Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) battles New Jersey Devils center Patrik Elias (26) for the puck in the first period against the Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Kings' Dustin Penner gets checked into the boards by Devils' Bryce Salvador in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center.

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Los Angeles California — Kings' fans including Lauren Younger, left, and her brother Tim, of Rancho Cucamonga, celebrate after Kings' Dwight King scores against the Devils at ESPN Zone at LA Live during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Los Angeles — Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) and New Jersey Devils defenseman Peter Harrold (10) fight for possession during Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Los Angeles — Fans wave glow sticks and snap photos before the Los Angeles Kings game against the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center.

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Newark — Kings celebrate a 2-1 overtime win as Jeff Carter beats Martin Brodeur in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Newark — The LA Kings and a few fans celebrate a 2-1 overtime win over the Devils in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Newark — Devils fan Angelo Lemontani, 8, stands with the enemy, during warmups before the LA Kings and the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Newark — Devils center Patrik Elias collides with Kings goalie Jonathan Quick in the third period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Newark — Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi looks over at Devils winger Zach Parise after they trip over each other during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Kings defenseman Drew Doughty shoots and scores the first goal of the game to give LA a 1-0 lead over the New Jersey Devils during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick stops the shot of Devils defenseman Adam Larsson in the second period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Kings center Colin Fraser battles to get into scoring position as Devils goalie Martin Brodeur turns away a shot in the third period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Newark — Kings' center Anze Kopitar holds the puck long enough to fool Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur to score the game-winning goal in overtime in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final.

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Newark — Kings' center Anze Kopitar faces off with Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur to score the game-winning goal in overtime in the first game of the NHL Stanley Cup Final.

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick keeps his eyes on the puck as Devils center Adam Henrique lines up a shot in the first period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Kings fans show their spirit from the front row as Kings reserve goalie Jonathan Bernier skates by during warmups in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals.

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Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, and defenseman Rob Scuderi battle Devils center Travis Zajac for the puck in the second period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Prudential Center.

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Newark — Kings' center Jordan Nolan lays out Devils' defenseman Marek Zidlicky late in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final.

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Newark — Kings' centerman Brad Richardson raises his stick in celebration of teammate Colin Fraser's first-period goal against Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur in Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final.

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