Stanley Cup Finals 2012: Best Players Put Kings In The Driver's Seat (Again)
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals was all about the Los Angeles Kings' best players like Drew Doughty and Jonathan Quick delivering star turns.
| Final - 6.2.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Stories
New Jersey Devils Podcast Talking Red: Episode 71 - Down but Not Out
On this week's episode of Talking Red, David Sarch and John Fischer discuss the first two games of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, where the Devils lost 2-1 in overtime in both games. They also discuss what they would change going into Game 3.
Stanley Cup Finals TV Ratings: Game 2 Initially Down Further From Game 1
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, it appears, drew fewer viewers than Game 1. Another overtime in Game 2 couldn't prevent numbers from dropping.
Despite Better Play, New Jersey Devils Again Fall Short in Overtime, 2-1
For the second straight game, Jonathan Quick appears to be inside the heads of Devils' shooters. Despite his club being outplayed for long stretches of Game 2, the Kings were able to take a second consecutive 2-1 overtime decision.
Heartbreaking: New Jersey Devils Suffer 2-1 OT Loss to Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals
Tonight, the New Jersey Devils lost 2-1 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. In this recap, I explain why it was heartbreaking, what the Devils did well, how they didn't do so well in overtime, and many more observations.
Stanley Cup Final Game 2: Devils Need To Reclaim Home Ice
With Game 2 coming up tonight, the Devils must reclaim their home ice in a full 60-minute effort, while the Kings simply need to remain vigilant as they attempt to steal another road win before returning to the West Coast.
Stanley Cup Finals: Devils vs Kings- Beard or No Beard?
Stanley Cup Finals: Devils vs Kings- Beard or No Beard?
GameThreads
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Los Angeles Goal - Drew Doughty (3), unassisted at 7:49. Penalties - Matt Greene, Los Angeles (Cross checking), 2:54; Willie Mitchell, Los Angeles (Cross checking), 7:56. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Andy Greene, New Jersey (Tripping), 9:29; Dwight King, Los Angeles (Hi-sticking), 13:38. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, New Jersey Goal - Ryan Carter (5), from Marek Zidlicky and Steve Bernier at 2:59. Penalties - Dainius Zubrus, New Jersey (Interference), 16:55; Drew Doughty, Los Angeles (Hooking), 17:46. |
| Overtime |
| - 3, Los Angeles Goal - Jeff Carter (5), from Dustin Penner and Alec Martinez at 13:42. |
Shots on Goal:
Los Angeles 6 + 9 + 6 + 11 = 32.
New Jersey 11 + 9 + 10 + 3 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 0-2. New Jersey 0-4.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 1-33-.970. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 2-32-.938.
Referees: Dan O'Rourke, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Jean Morin, Pierre Racicot, Derek Amell
Power Play Conversion: Los Angeles 0-2. New Jersey 0-4.
Goaltenders: Los Angeles, Jonathan Quick 1-33-.970. New Jersey, Martin Brodeur 2-32-.938.
Referees: Dan O'Rourke, Chris Rooney
Linesmen: Jean Morin, Pierre Racicot, Derek Amell
