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Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) blocks a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) during the overtime period in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

LA Kings head home for chance to finish Blackhawks

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz answers questions at a news conference Monday, April 14, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators announced earlier in the day that Trotz's contract won't be extended and they will begin looking for a new head coach. Trotz is the only head coach the NHL hockey team has had. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Barry Trotz named Washington Capitals coach; Brian MacLellan promoted to GM

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger, left, is checked by Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez, and left wing Tanner Pearson, top, during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Carter leads Kings past Chicago 4-3 in West final

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with Tanner Pearson during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Los Angeles, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kings’ blend of veterans, youngsters helps top Blackhawks

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick looks to the bench during the second period in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Crawford set to rebound in Blackhawks-Kings Game 3

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks right wing Devante Smith-Pelly, top, knocks Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty off the puck during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Ducks, LA Kings expect dramatic finish in Game 7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Cooke (24) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy (8) chase the puck as Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) covers the net during the first period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The Blackhawks won 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Crawford’s steady play key to Blackhawks’ run

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2013, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks to players during NHL hockey training camp in Philadelphia. The Nashville Predators hired the former Flyers' coach as their new coach on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, making him only the second head coach in the franchise’s history. Laviolette, who signed a multi-year contract, will take over in Nashville once he finishes coaching the United States at the 2014 World Championship. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Predators hire Peter Laviolette as new coach

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg (40) scores past Boston Bruins' Tuukka Rask, behind center, during the third period in Game 5 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Boston, Saturday, April 26, 2014. Boston won 4-2 and eliminated the Red Wings from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

NHL playoff 2nd-round preview capsule

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams, right, scores San Jose Sharks goalie Alex Stalock looks on during the first period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

LA Kings surge past Sharks 4-1, force Game 7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, left, and president Dick Patrick announce that the Capitals have fired coach Adam Oates and will not renew the contract of general manager George McPhee after failing to make the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007, during a news conference in Washington Saturday April 26, 2014. The team announced the moves in a news release Saturday, followed by a news conference. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

After further review, Capitals now embark on identifying their new direction

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Columbus Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno, left, and Sergei Bobrovsky, of Russia, celebrate Foligno's game-winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of a first-round NHL playoff hockey series on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets defeated the Penguins 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Dubinsky, Foligno lift CBJ to 1st home playoff win

By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, center, celebrates his game-winning goal with defenseman Scott Hannan, second from right, as Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, looks on and center Logan Couture skates in during the overtime period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Sharks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Sharks confident with chance to sweep LA Kings

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Mathieu Perreault, center, celebrates his goal near Dallas Stars' Vernon Fiddler during the first period in Game 1 of the first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Anaheim Ducks hold off Stars 4-3 in series opener

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) scores on Minnesota Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (30), of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., Sunday, April 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Roy, Avs anxious to open playoffs against Wild

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2014, file photo, St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas. Miller came to the St. Louis Blues and the goals-against went down until the lineup starting losing bodies. They're hoping to get everybody back sometime the first round of the playoffs, and help make Miller the save machine they traded for again. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Hitchcock: Blues chances hinge on Miller

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks' Nick Bonino celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. The Ducks won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ducks hope playoff success finally starts vs Stars

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oshie, Morrow practice for Blues

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

A look at 10 things to watch in the NHL playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Ducks get Robidas from Stars; deal Penner, Fasth

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press