How New Jersey Devils can win against Los Angeles Kings -NHL Playoff Special
New Jersey Devils are finally back in the Stanley Cup Finals and going up against Los Angeles Kings this time will definitely not be an easy task.
They might have slipped back Florida Panthers back in the quarterfinals, knocked out Philadelphia Flyers in the semi-finals and destroyed New York Rangers in the Eastern Finals, but Kings will be bringing a whole new level of game.
New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings will be meeting for the first time in the playoffs in a battle for hockey glory and a chance to go down in history, because no one remembers who came second.
Here is how New Jersey Devils can win against Los Angeles Kings after the series kicks off on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.
Martin Brodeur
The biggest factor in New Jersey Devils winning the Stanley Cup Finals will without a doubt be Martin Brodeur. Fans and New Jersey players will be counting on the veteran goaltender, who already has three championships under his belt to take down a young
Jonathan Quick and Los Angeles Kings team.
"I know what I can do, try to compete as hard as I can every night and try to give these guys a chance to win hockey games," Brodeur said.
Brodeur will not only have to perform for himself, but a number of young players on the team that are looking for him to provide them with answers in this difficult time and phase.
"For me, the stage of my career where I'm at, I think the beauty of still playing hockey is watching these guys grow into superstars," Brodeur added. "It's great for me to -- just to see everything unfold for these guys. Makes it a lot fun. Makes it worth
coming to the rink every day, seeing how they are how and how they're enjoying themselves and the ride we're having right now."
Taking advantage of Power Play Chances
Los Angeles Kings definitely disappointed in the Western Conference Finals against Phoenix Coyotes as they failed to take advantage of numerous power play opportunities, but on the other hand, killed off nearly all of their own as well.
New Jersey has the firepower that Phoenix just did not have and that could potentially be the difference maker for the Devils going up against Los Angeles Kings.
Early Lead
Taking an early lead is always the best way to start things off in any match and especially when it comes to games like the playoffs. New Jersey needs to stay focused on the task and not focusing on having to make a late comeback because Los Angeles Kings
know how to play their cards.
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