Afternoon reading, and watch-party info

Colin Fraser is doing an outstanding job with his online “diary’’ during the Stanley Cup Finals, so you will want to check out the second installment below, in which Fraser talks about recovering from Game 1 and what players do with their down time…

Fraser: Kings take Manhattan on off day

Also, a reminder that the official watch-party activities for the Kings are all taking place at the L.A. Live restaurants across from Staples Center, with a lot of food and drink specials, plus free parking for the first 600 cars in Lot 7, at the corner of Figueroa and Chick Hearn Court. Click here for more information.

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