Photos: Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Rangers 2 – Game 1 of Stanley Cup Finals
June 4, 2014
Teammates swarm Justin Williams, 14, after he scored the winning goal in overtime during Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Kings won the game 3-2. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jake Muzzin skates over to Justin Williams to congratulate him on the game winning goal. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in overtime 3-2 in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
The Los Angeles Kings celebrate after they defeated the New York Rangers in overtime 3-2 in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jake Muzzin skates over to Justin Williams to congratulate him on the game winning goal. The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers in overtime 3-2 in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jonathan Quick blocks this shot by Rangers Derek Stepan during third period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Marian Gaborik and Rangers Dan Girardi go after the puck during third period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Dwight King almost got this shot past RangersHenrik Lundqvist during third period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jonathan Quick makes this save during third period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Henrik Lundqvist blocks this shot by Kings Dustin Brown during third period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jarret Stoll and Rangers Ryan McDonagh fight for position in front of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the 3rd period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist stops a shot late in the 3rd period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Dustin Brown gets in front of the goal with Rangers Dan Girardi on his back. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Marc Stall is checked into the boards by Kings Jeff Carter in the 3rd period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Ryan MdDonagh skates away from Kings Anze Kopitar in the 3rd period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jonathan Quick stopped this shot during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Carl Hagelin and Kings Justin Williams get in a confrontation during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jonathan Quick stops this shot attempt by Rangers Mats Zuccarello as Jeff Carter assists during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Trevor Lewis couldn't get this shot past Rangers Henrik Lundqvist during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jonathan Quick stopped this shot by Rangers Benoit Pouliot during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Drew Doughty and Kyle Clifford celebrate Doughty's goal in the second period at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Henrik Lundqvist saves this shot on goal during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Drew Doughty scores on Rangers Henrik Lundqvist during second period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Justin Williams runs into Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist in the second period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Justin Williams gets tripped up by Rangers Ryan McDonagh in the 2nd period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Fans line up outside of Staples Center for hockey merchandise before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Michelle Maye and her son Addison Maye-Saxon of Simi Valley get Kings tattoos outside of Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Staples Center decked out for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Fans warm up with a game of hockey outside of Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Addison Maye-Saxon of Simi Valley supports his Kings team with a temporary tattoo outside of Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Adam Olguin of Alhambra supports his Kings team outside of Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Fans wait at the ticket window before they enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Fans get their tickets scanned as they enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Patty Hamm came from Camarillo for the game. Fans enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Fans enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Karl and Patty Hamm came from Camarillo for the game. Fans enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Kyle Clifford scores on Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist as Rangers Marc Staal helps defend on the play during first period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jonathan Quick lets this shot get by on during a Kings power play during first period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings celebrate a goal by Kyle Clifford in the first period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Kyle Clifford celebrates his goal with teammates during first period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Marc Staal and Kings Dustin Brown collide in the first period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Carl Hagelin celebrates his goal during first period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings celebrate a goal by Kyle Clifford in the first period. Fans enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Henrik Lundqvist stops a shot in the first period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Henrik Lundqvist blocks this shot on goal during first period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Kings Jeff Carter can't score on this shot as Rangers Henrik Lundqvist and Marc Staal keep the puck out of the net during first period action at Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Karl and Patty Hamm came from Camarillo for the game. Fans enter Staples Center before the Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Carl Hagelin scores on Kings Jonathan Quick during first period action during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist can not stop this shot by Kings Drew Doughty in the 2nd period. The Los Angeles Kings faced the New York Rangers in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Los Angeles, CA. 6/4/2014(Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Rangers Henrik Lundqvist couldn't stop this shot by Justin Williams in overtime to win Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Kings won the game 3-2. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
Teammates swarm Justin Williams, 14, after he scored the winning goal in overtime during Game 1 of the Stanley cup Finals at Staples Center Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Kings won the game 3-2. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0605_SPO_LDN-L-KINGS-RANGERS )
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