There were brief moments on Saturday night at the sold out Rogers Place in Edmonton where the Los Angeles Kings looked like the two-time Stanley Cup Champions of the last decade. Certainly goalie Jonathan Quick looked every bit like the veteran Conn Smythe Trophy winner from 2012. Unfortunately for the Kings, those moments were few and far between. For a…
The inexperienced Oilers didn't flinch however in Game 6 in Los Angeles. Even when their 2-0 lead collapsed, and the Kings came back to tie it late in the third period, the Oilers dug deep to get the victory and send the series back to Rogers Place for Game 7.
Despite the loss, Quick was sensational, stopping 39 shots. His counterpart, Mike Smith made 29 saves. At the forefront of the Kings future is how they will move forward without longtime captain Dustin Brown. The 20-year veteran announced his retirement before the playoffs began. Brown will likely lead a large void in the locker room as many young players on the roster have admitted they've turned to Brown for advice and guidance throughout the years.