Stanley Cup Playoffs

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' Colin Fraser (L) and New Jersey Devils' Marek Zidlicky fight for position
Devils defenseman Mark Fayne (R) missed an open shot with little more than 10 minutes remaining
The best-of-seven NHL championship series start on Wednesday in Newark
New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique secured the decisive victory when he scored 63 seconds into over-time
Penner (front, 25) scored the game winner with 2:18 left in overtime
Shane Doan (L) and Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Phoenix Coyotes celebrate Doan's second period goal

Kings ring in short NHL season with banner ceremony

The Los Angeles Kings finally got to unfurl their first championship banner in a colourful ceremony after a labour dispute led to a three-month delay to the start of the NHL season.
 

NHL players back to work as training camps open

NHL training camps opened, drawing large crowds of fans in some cities and revealing the changes underway as the 30 teams prepare for the start of the lockout-shortened season on Saturday.
 

NHL lockout officially ends, schedule announced

The National Hockey League is back in business after owners and players signed a memorandum of understanding to end the lockout that wiped out more than half the season.
 

Modano among trio to reach US Hall of Fame

Mike Modano, the all-time National Hockey League top scorer among Americans, was among a trio selected to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, USA Hockey announced on Wednesday.
 

Brodeur and his backup sign deals with Devils

Martin Brodeur, the 40-year-old goaltender who helped lift the New Jersey Devils into the Stanley Cup Final, signed a two-year deal on Monday to stay with the National Hockey League team.
 

Kings agree to new deal with playoff MVP Quick

Reigning Stanley Cup finals MVP Jonathan Quick has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
 

Kings agree to new deal with playoff MVP Quick

Reigning Stanley Cup finals MVP Jonathan Quick has agreed to a long-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
 

LA parade after Kings win first Stanley Cup

Thousands of Los Angeles Kings fans rallied in downtown LA Thursday as the club celebrated its improbable run to the first National Hockey League championship in the franchise's history.
 

LA Kings defeat Devils to win NHL Stanley Cup

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to win the Stanley Cup, completing their improbable run to the first National Hockey League championship in club history.
 

LA Kings defeat Devils to win NHL Stanley Cup

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to win the Stanley Cup, claiming the first National Hockey League championship in club history.
 

New Jersey Devils stave off NHL elimination again

Zach Parise scored a power-play goal and Bryce Salvador added another on a lucky bounce as New Jersey staved off elimination, beating Los Angeles 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final.
 

Devils stave off elimination in Stanley Cup finals

Adam Henrique scored the game winner with 4:31 left in the third as the New Jersey Devils avoided a sweep by beating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in game four of the Stanley Cup finals.
 

LA Kings close in on first NHL Stanley Cup title

Jonathan Quick made 22 saves for his third shutout of the postseason as the Los Angeles Kings moved one step closer to their first Stanley Cup in history with a 4-0 win over New Jersey.
 

Bruins goalie Thomas to take off next NHL season

Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas, who helped bring his club a Stanley Cup championship last season, will not play in the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season, he announced.
 

Carter's overtime winner lifts Kings past Devils

Jeff Carter scored the game winner late in overtime to lift Los Angeles to a 2-1 win over New Jersey, giving the Kings a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
 

Sweden's Lidstrom retires after 20 years in Detroit

Swedish defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement from ice hockey on Thursday, hanging up his skates after 20 National Hockey League seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.
 

Kings down Devils in NHL Stanley Cup opener

Anze Kopitar scored on a breakaway 8:13 into overtime as the Los Angeles Kings downed the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in the opening game of the NHL championship Stanley Cup Finals.
 

Overtime win puts Devils in NHL Stanley Cup Final

Adam Henrique's overtime goal lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers and into the NHL Stanley Cup Final.
 

New Jersey puts Rangers on the brink in NHL series

Ryan Carter's third goal of the playoffs held up as the game winner as the New Jersey Devils held on to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 in game five of their Eastern Conference championship series.
 

Canucks coach signs contract extension

Alain Vigneault has signed a contract extension to remain as coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the National Hockey League team announced on Wednesday.