2012 NHL Playoffs: Conference Finals

Members of the New Jersey Devils stand near the Eastern Conference trophy after beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, left, celebrates with Anton Volchenkov after the Devils beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils advanced to the Stanley Cup finals.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

The New Jersey Devils celebrate after beating the New York Rangers 3-2 in overtime of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils advanced to the Stanley Cup finals.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

New York Rangers, from left, Dan Girardi; Brad Richards; Henrik Lundqvist and Carl Hagelin, react after a 3-2 loss in overtime in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils advanced to the Stanley Cup finals.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Adam Henrique celebrates after scoring during the overtime — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique, right, celebrates after scoring during overtime of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, as New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist (30), Brad Richards (19), and Carl Hagelin (62) react, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-2.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Adam Henrique scores during the overtime — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique (14) scores during the overtime of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, as New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist (30), Brad Richards (19), and Carl Hagelin (62) defend, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-2.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Marian Gaborik celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York Rangers' Marian Gaborik (10) celebrates with teammates after Ruslan Fedotenko, second from right, scored past New Jersey Devils' Martin Brodeur during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6 - Devils advance to Stanley Cup Finals

Stephen Gionta checks Mike Rupp — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta checks New York Rangers' Mike Rupp during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 6

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates in front of fans after scoring a goal during the first period of Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers on Friday, May 25, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 5

Zach Parise celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, right, celebrates with teammates, from left, Bryce Salvador, Ilya Kovalchuk and Travis Zajac after scoring against the New York Rangers during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 23, 2012, in New York. New Jersey survived en route to a 5-3 victory over New York after blowing a three-goal lead.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 5

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur looks up as New York Rangers players celebrate a goal by Marian Gaborik during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 23, 2012, in New York.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 5

Ryan Carter swings at Michael Del Zotto — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' Ryan Carter, center, swings at New York Rangers' Michael Del Zotto, left, as Artem Anisimov (42) watches during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 23, 2012, in New York.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 5

Travis Zajac enters the net behind Henrik Lundqvist — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

A shot by New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac enters the net behind New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 23, 2012, in New York.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 5

Stephen Gionta celebrates with Ryan Carter after scoring a goal — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta, top center, celebrates with Ryan Carter (20) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 23, 2012, in New York.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 5

Mike Richards shouts in celebration — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Los Angeles Kings' Mike Richards (10) shouts in celebration as teammates Jeff Carter (77), Willie Mitchell (33), Jarret Stoll (28), Alec Martinez (27), and Colin Fraser (24) converge on Dustin Penner (25), who scored the game-winner against the Phoenix Coyotes in overtime during Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 22, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-3, and advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 5

Dustin Penner reacts after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime — Getty Images/Christian Petersen

Dustin Penner (25) of the Los Angeles Kings reacts after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime past goaltender Mike Smith (41) of the Phoenix Coyotes as the Kings defeat the Coyotes 4-3 in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 22, 2012 in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 5

Mikkel Boedker tries to avoid Jonathan Quick — AP Photo/Matt York

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Mikkel Boedker (89) tries to avoid Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 22, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 5

Jonathan Quick lays on the ice after giving up a goal — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) lays on the ice after giving up a goal to Phoenix Coyotes' Marc-Antoine Pouliot while Kings' Willie Mitchell (33) skates past in the second period during Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 22, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 5

Taylor Pyatt celebrates his goal — AP Photo/Matt York

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Taylor Pyatt, left, celebrates his goal as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell (33) looks away during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 22, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, third from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils rode two goals and an assist by Parise to a 4-1 victory that evened the series 2-2.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

Zach Parise (9), Adam Henrique (14) and Travis Zajac (19) of the New Jersey Devils celebrate Parise's third period goal past Henrik Lundqvist (30) of the New York Rangers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 21, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

New York Rangers players fight with New Jersey Devils players during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 4-1.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

Anton Volchenkov and Mike Rupp are involved in an altercation — Getty Images/Bruce Bennett

Anton Volchenkov (28) of the New Jersey Devils and Mike Rupp (71) of the New York Rangers are involved in an altercation in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 21, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

Martin Brodeur reacts after being punched by Mike Rupp — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur reacts after being punched by New York Rangers' Mike Rupp, center, during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Coaches Peter DeBoer of New Jersey and John Tortorella of New York screamed at each other after the incident.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, left, struggles with New Jersey Devils' Bryce Salvador as Devils goalie Martin Brodeur blocks a shot during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 4

Mike Rupp falls back while attacking Martin Brodeur — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Rangers' Mike Rupp, right, falls back while attacking against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Brodeur made 28 saves en route to his 10th win of the postseason.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 4

The Phoenix Coyotes celebrate their 2-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings after Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, May 20, 2012. The Coyotes won 2-0.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 4

Shane Doan celebrates his goal — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan, center, celebrates his goal with right wing Radim Vrbata, left and center Martin Hanzal as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, second from left, and goalie Jonathan Quick sit in front of the goal during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. Doan scored two goals and the Coyotes emphatically avoided playoff elimination with a 2-0 victory in Game 4.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 4

Ray Whitney tangles with Slava Voynov — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Ray Whitney, right, tangles with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 20, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 4

Mike Smith deflects a shot — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, left, deflects a shot as Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards reaches in during the second period in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. Smith made 36 saves in his third playoff shutout and the Coyotes avoided elimination with a 2-0 victory.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 4

Shane Doan tries to score as he is defended — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) tries to score as he is defended by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8), Rob Scuderi (7) and goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, May 20, 2012.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 3

Dan Girardi celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi, second from right, celebrates with teammates Artem Anisimov, left, Brad Richards, center, and Marc Staal after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Kreider lead the New York Rangers to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 3

Chris Kreider scores past New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider, right, scores past New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 3

Patrik Elias takes a shot — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias, center, takes a shot against New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, left, of Sweden, and Ryan McDonagh during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, as the Rangers won 3-0 against the Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 3

Brad Richards collides with Dainius Zubrus — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York Rangers center Brad Richards, left, collides with New Jersery Devils defenseman Dainius Zubrus during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 3

Marian Gaborik collides Peter Harrold — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York Rangers right wing Marian Gaborik, left, collides with New Jersey Devils defenseman Peter Harrold during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 3

Anze Kopitar scores a second period goal past goaltender Mike Smith — Getty Images/Jeff Gross

Anze Kopitar (11) of the Los Angeles Kings scores a second period goal past goaltender Mike Smith (41) of the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2012 in Los Angeles. Kopitar scored the tying breakaway goal and the Kings rolled to the brink of their first Stanley Cup Final in 19 years with a 2-1 victory over the Coyotes, taking a 3-0 lead in the West finals.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 3

Drew Doughty celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) celebrates with teammates center Trevor Lewis (22), center Jarret Stoll (28) and defenseman Rob Scuderi after they won Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 17, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 2-1.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown shoots in front of Phoenix Coyotes left wing Lauri Korpikoski during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 17, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 3

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, left, deflects a shot as Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, center, of Slovenia and defenseman Derek Morris during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 17, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 2-1.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 3

Drew Doughty knocks down Shane Doan — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, left, knocks Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan off the puck as defenseman Willie Mitchell watches during the third period of Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 17, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 2-1.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 2

David Clarkson celebrates with teammates — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson, center right, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 16, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 2

David Clarkson celebrates after scoring — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson (23) celebrates after scoring during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs as New York Rangers' Derek Stepan (21) skates away, May 16, 2012, in New York. The Devils won 3-2.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 2

Adam Henrique and David Clarkson attempt to score — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils' Adam Henrique (14) and David Clarkson (23) attempt to score as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Anton Stralman (32) defend during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 16, 2012, in New York. The Devils won 3-2.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 2

Martin Brodeur stops a shot on the goal — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) stops a shot on the goal by New York Rangers' Brandon Prust (8) during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, May 16, 2012, in New York. The Devils won 3-2.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 2

Ilya Kovalchuk reacts after scoring a goal — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, bottom right, reacts after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the first period of Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Devils won 3-2.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 2

Jonathan Quick is congratulated by teammates — AP Photo/Matt York

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) is congratulated by Trevor Lewis (22), Alec Martinez (27), Drew Doughty (8) and Dustin Brown after the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Coyotes, May 15, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. Quick stopped 24 shots as the Kings won 4-0 to match an NHL record with their seventh straight road playoff victory.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 2

Members of the Phoenix Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings fight during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings won 4-0.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 2

Gilbert Brule is tripped up — AP Photo/Matt York

Phoenix Coyotes center Gilbert Brule (8) is tripped up during the third period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings, May 15, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings won 4-0.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 2

Mike Smith sprays water on his neck — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

As Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, far right, sprays water on his neck, Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty (8) celebrates with Rob Scuderi (7), Dustin Penner (25) and Jeff Carter (77) after a goal by Carter in the second period during Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 2

Martin Hanzal collides with Slava Voynov — AP Photo/Matt York

Phoenix Coyotes center Martin Hanzal (11) collides with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov during the first period of Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 15, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 1

New York Rangers players react after defeating the New Jersey Devils 3-0 in Game 1 of their NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 14, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 1

Dan Girardi celebrates his goal with Derek Stepan — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Rangers' Dan Girardi (5) celebrates his goal with Derek Stepan (21) during the third period of Game 1 of their NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs against the New Jersey Devils, May 14, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 1

Zach Parise goes into the net after his shot was deflected — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' Zach Parise, right, goes into the net after his shot was deflected by New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period of Game 1 of their NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 14, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 1

Martin Brodeur stops a shot as Andy Greene blocks Michael Del Zotto — AP Photo/Kathy Willens

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) stops a shot as Andy Greene (6) blocks New York Rangers defenseman Michael Del Zotto (4) during the second period of Game 1 of their NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals playoffs at New York's Madison Square Garden, May 14, 2012.

New Jersey vs. New York: Game 1

Ryan McDonagh defends as David Clarkson falls into the crease near Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist — AP Photo/Kathy Willens

New York Rangers' Ryan McDonagh (27) defends as New Jersey Devils right wing David Clarkson (23) falls into the crease near Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period of Game 1 of their NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series at New York's Madison Square Garden, May 14, 2012.

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 1

Dwight King celebrates his goal — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Los Angeles Kings' Dwight King (74) celebrates his goal against the Phoenix Coyotes with teammate Mike Richards (10) during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 1

Los Angeles Kings' Dwight King (74) celebrates his goal against Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-2.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 1

Shane Doan knocks down Dustin Brown — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Shane Doan (19) knocks down Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Kings defeated the Coyotes 4-2.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 1

Derek Morris celebrates his goal — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Phoenix Coyotes' Derek Morris (53) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings with teammates Keith Yandle, left, Gilbert Brule (8), and Daymond Langkow during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals

Los Angeles vs. Phoenix: Game 1

Mike Smith pulls down Justin Williams — AP Photo/Matt York

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith pulls down Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) during the first period of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals