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Western Kings

May 23, 2012
Shane Brennan
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Two desperate teams took the ice in Glendale, Arizona tonight. The Kings vying for a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals - their first since 1993 - and the Coyotes fighting to extend the series to game six. 

After nearly 78 minutes of fast, physical hockey the Kings escaped on top with a 4-3 victory. 

Dustin Penner clinched the series for the Kings when he scored at the 17:42 mark in overtime breaking a 3-3 tie. The Kings celebrated their campaign through the western conference with confetti disguised as wrappers and cups from furious Phoenix fans. The only thing that might sideline the Kings' win is debate over Dustin Brown's rattling hit on Michal Rozsival.&nbs...

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Doan, Smith carry Coyotes, 2-0

May 20, 2012
Shane Brennan
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The Los Angeles Kings were hoping to be presented the The Campbell Bowl - awarded to the Western Conference Champion - Sunday afternoon. Instead they will be packing their bags as the series moves back to the desert. 

Coyote Captain Shane Doan struck twice and Goaltender Mike Smith blanked the Kings en route to a 2-0 victory at the Staples Center. Phoenix avoided getting swept and will return home for game 5 Tuesday night. 

A questionable interference call on L.A. forward Justin Williams set up the Coyotes' first goal. Williams parked infront of Smith after the goalie came out and cleared the puck up through the neutral zone. With no immediate pressure resulting ...

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King, Quick lead Kings past Coyotes, 2-1

May 19, 2012
Shane Brennan
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The Los Angeles Kings’ assault on the Western Conference is almost over. A 2-1 victory over the third seeded Phoenix Coyotes at the Staples Center Thursday night puts the Kings on the cusp of the Cup. L.A. has won 8 straight and is 11-1 against the Western elite this postseason. 

 Dwight King’s goal 1:47 into the final period broke a 1-1 tie and proved to be the difference maker. King (1st star) received a pass from Trevor Lewis and lifted a wrist shot over the glove of Mike Smith. The game winning goal resulted from an unrelenting forecheck led by Jarrett Stoll. The Kings’ third line of Stoll - King - and Trevor Lewis has been incredibly productive (4 goals...
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