NHL Western Conference

Jonathan Quick
Jonathan Quick
Nail Yakupov, first overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers
The Stanley Cup is hoisted by Los Angeles Kings team members
The Los Angeles Kings became the first eighth-seeded team in NHL history to raise the Cup
The Los Angeles Kings had led the best-of-seven championship series 3-0 before dropping two straight games
The Los Angeles Kings defeats the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to claim their first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in history
Jeff Carter (L) added another goal for the Los Angeles Kings 1:30 into the second period
The Los Angeles Kings defeats the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to claim their first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in history
Jeff Carter (L) added another goal for the Los Angeles Kings 1:30 into the second period
The Los Angeles Kings defeats the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to claim their first-ever NHL Stanley Cup in history
The New Jersey Devils now trail in the series 3-2 and can level it with a win in game six on Monday in Los Angeles
Devils' Zach Parise (L) scored 12:45 into the first when Jonathan Quick mishandled the puck at the side of his net
Los Angeles Kings' Dustin Brown (R) goes for a loose puck as New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur defends
New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique scores the game winner with 4:31 left in the third
Los Angeles Kings downs New Jersey Devils 4-0 to move closer to their first Stanley Cup in history
Jonathan Quick made 22 saves for his third shutout of the postseason
Jeff Carter (L) scored with 6:18 left in the extra session, extending the Kings' road win streak to 10-0
Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty celebrates after scoring a goal during the game against the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur, who had 30 total saves, was the busier goalie in the second period

New look for NHL next season

Sparked by the return of the Jets to Winnipeg the board of governors approved its realignment plan on Thursday, the National Hockey League announced.
 

Ducks' Perry hit with four-game ban

Former league MVP Corey Perry has been slapped with a four-game suspension for an illegal check on Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker.
 

Blackhawks' NHL record streak snapped by Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks' record point streak to start the National Hockey League season ended after 24 games as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
 

Blackhawks' record streak snapped by Avalanche

The Chicago Blackhawks' record point streak to start the National Hockey League season ended after 24 games as they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
 

Streaking Heat, Blackhawks trade Twitter praise

As US sports pundits ponder whether the NBA's Miami Heat or National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks are on the more impressive streak, players from each traded congratulation messages on Twitter.
 

Late winner lets Blackhawks stretch streak

The Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record National Hockey League season-opening point streak to 24 games with a 3-2 home victory over Colorado that was not decided until the final seconds.
 

NHL's new draft lottery rules give more clubs top pick hope

April's National Hockey League Draft Lottery will be the first to give all 14 teams who fail to reach the playoffs a chance at landing the top pick in the NHL draft under new rules announced Monday.
 

Blackhawks win, stretch historic streak to 22 games

It took an equalizer from Patrick Kane with 2:02 to play in regulation time but the Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record-best National Hockey League season start to 22 games on Sunday.
 

Blackhawks stretch record points streak to 21

Brent Seabrook scored with 1:37 remaining in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record points streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
 

NHL unveils realignment plan

The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.
 

Hawks rally to beat Oilers, extend NHL streak

Slovakia's Marian Hossa scored 1:44 into overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record for the best start in NHL history by beating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2.
 

Hawks blank Columbus to extend streak

The Chicago Blackhawks extended their record for the best start in league history, shutting out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 behind a 28-save performance by goaltender Corey Crawford.
 

Blackhawks set NHL record with win over Sharks

The Chicago Blackhawks made NHL history with their 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, becoming the first team to record at least one point in 17 successive games to start a season.
 

Hansen slapped with one-game NHL ban

Denmark's Jannik Hansen was slapped with a one-game ban after he delivered an illegal check to the head of Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa.
 

'Hawks beat Canucks to equal NHL record

The Chicago Blackhawks matched an NHL record start to a season, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 to post their 16th consecutive game where they earned at least one point.
 

Blackhawks on verge of record start

Jonathan Toews, Brent Seabrook and Patrick Sharp scored to spark the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over defending National Hockey League champion Los Angeles on Monday and on the brink of NHL history.
 

League mourns death of Lakers' owner Buss

Former players and rivals recalled Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who died Monday after a fight with cancer at age 80, as a visionary who helped mold the NBA and make the Lakers champions.
 

Lakers' owner Buss dies - report

Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who transformed the team into the glamour franchise of a revitalized NBA, died on Monday at the age of 80, the Los Angeles Times reported.
 

Lakers' owner Buss remains in hospital

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss remained hospitalized Friday, reportedly fighting an undisclosed form of cancer with his son telling the Los Angeles Times his father was "doing fine."
 

Oilers reach deal with city leaders for new arena

Edmonton city officials approved the framework for a $480 million arena to be jointly operated by the city and the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers, ensuring the team stays in Edmonton.