The 2014 Stanley Cup Finals between the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings kicks off Wednesday night in Los Angeles.
Let’s take a quick look at how both teams got there.
Eastern Conference
New York Rangers
First Round: Rangers def. Flyers 4-3
Second Round: Rangers def. Penguins 4-3
Conference Finals: Rangers def. Canadiens 4-2
Western Conference
Los Angeles Kings
First Round: Kings def. Sharks 4-3
Second Round: Kings def. Ducks 4-3
Conference Finals: Kings def. Blackhawks 4-3
It’s been an exciting run by both teams to the Stanley Cup Finals. Now it comes down to one series. First team to four victories wins Lord’s Stanley.
Who will come out on top?
Predictions
Josh (@JoshPaulisin) – Rangers in 6. Conn Smythe: Martin St. Louis
Sean (@ducks_sean) – Rangers in 7. Conn Smythe: Henrik Lundqvist
Richard (@thepuckguru) – Rangers in 6. Conn Smythe: Lundqvist
Paul (@PaulClementMill) – Rangers in 6. Conn Smythe: Lundqvist
Chris (@ChrisBushell15) – Rangers in 7. Conn Smythe: Lundqvist
Mike (DucksNPucks93) – Rangers in 7. Conn Smythe: Lundqvist
Clearly, our staff likes the Rangers in this series. Clearly, we’re all hard-core Ducks fans as well.
But what do you think?
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