Game 2: Kings 2, Devils 1(FINAL, OT)

Which team will head to the West Coast with some momentum? It’s the Kings and the New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, with all the action on NBC and on 1150-AM, 570-AM and affiliates, with all the game updates here as well, including a live chat with Jim Fox…

OVERTIME
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Brodeur.
Kings 2, Devils 1: The Kings won the game and took a 2-0 series lead with a goal 13:42 into overtime. Jeff Carter took the initial shot, picked up his rebound, wheeled behind the net and shot and scored again from the high slot.

THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Brodeur.
Kings 1, Devils 1: The Devils tied the game 2:59 into the period with a goal from their fourth line. Marek Zidlicky took a point shot and Ryan Carter got the high-tip deflection and the goal. Steve Bernier also picked up an assist.
End of period: The Devils outshot the Kings 10-6 in the period. The Kings went 0-for-1 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill. The Devils outshot the Kings 30-21 in regulation.

SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Brodeur.
End of period: Shots were 9-9 in the period. The Kings went 0-for-1 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill.

FIRST PERIOD
Officials: Dan O’Rourke, Chris Rooney (referees); Jean Morin, Pierre Racicot (linesmen).
Lineups: Marc-Andre Cliche, Kyle Clifford, Davis Drewiske, Andrei Loktionov, Jake Muzzin and Kevin Westgarth are the Kings’ scratches.
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Devils’ Martin Brodeur.
Kings 1, Devils 0: The Kings survived a rough start, killed a penalty and took the lead at the 7:49 mark on a highlight-reel goal. Drew Doughty carried the puck through the neutral zone, got past a Devils defender at the offensive blue line and, from the right circle, dragged the puck for a moment and put a shot past Brodeur for an unassisted goal.
End of period: The Devils outshot the Kings 10-6. The Kings went 0-for-1 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill.

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