This is thanks to a Game 6 win by the LA Kings over the New Jersey Devils. After 45 years of waiting and waiting for a championship, the Kings finally have one they can call their own.
Dustin Brown had a goal and two assists in this game, while Jeff Carter and Trevor Lewis both gave two goals apiece.
This is what Kings president Luc Robitaille had to say, courtesy of USA Today. "I remember coming here in 1984, my first training camp as a player, and thinking that I wanted to be part of the special group that wins it here. I didn't think it would take this long, but the feeling is amazing.
"These guys can stay in the moment," said Kings coach Darryl Sutter. "They could get there, stay there, and be resilient."
Jonathan Quick, the goaltender for the Kings, won the Conn Smythe as the playoff MVP, posting a 1.40 goals-against average in the postseason. "I know the attention is going to get is going to be great," Quick said. "That's something we've been looking for in this market for a long time."
Dustin Brown is now the second U.S.-born captain of a Stanley Cup champion, joining Derian Hatcher, who won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars back in 1999. Also, the Kings are the first No. 8 seed to win the Stanley Cup, and they almost missed the playoffs. They were also ranked 29th out of 30 teams in goal scoring.
But nevertheless, they overcame adversity and won the Stanley Cup. Congratulations to the LA Kings for their Stanley Cup run and finally winning it. Meanwhile, the season is over and the offseason has begun. It'll be interesting to see what goes on this offseason, how the Kings will make changes to defend their title next season, and plenty others. Check back later for more on the offseason.
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