Kings Dominate Devils, Look Poised to Capture First Stanley Cup With 3-0 Series Lead

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Jun 5, 2012

Kings Dominate Devils, Look Poised to Capture First Stanley Cup With 3-0 Series LeadLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings are one win away from putting a Hollywood ending on one of the most spectacular playoff runs in NHL history.

Jonathan Quick made 22 saves in his third shutout of the postseason, Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams each had a goal and an assist, and the Kings rolled to the brink of the franchise's first title, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-0 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night to take a 3-0 series lead.

Alec Martinez scored the opening goal, and Jeff Carter and Williams added late power-play goals as the Western Conference champion Kings improved to 15-2 in the postseason. The eighth-seeded Kings jumped to a 3-0 lead in their fourth straight series – a first in NHL history.

Game 4 is Wednesday night at Los Angeles.

Click here to read more about Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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