LOS ANGELES, CA – With a 3-1 win at the Staples Center, the New Jersey Devils avoid being swept by the Los Angeles Kings in Game four of the Stanley Cup Final.
Both teams went scoreless in the first two periods of the game. The tie was broken in the third period by Patrick Elias of the New Jersey Devils. Sixty seconds later, the Kings answered the goal with a goal of thier own by Drew Doughty on the power play. At 15:29 in the third period, the Devils took the lead again with a goal by rookie, Adam Henrique. The Devils added to their lead with an empty net goal by Ilya Kovalchuk.
This win is huge for the New Jersey Devils who found themselves at risk of being swept by the Kings for the ultimate hockey trophy, the Stanley Cup. New Jersey goaltender, Marty Brodeur said after the game that they were glad to win tonight because the Devils wanted to give their fans at least one more game in the home arena because the fans support them so much.
Does this mean the Devils have a chance at winning the Stanley Cup? Well, sure. They’re not out yet. They are three games away from winning. But one must not overlook the Kings who have not lost a road game during the post-season this year. We’ll just have to wait and find out.
Game 5 will be in New Jersey at 8pm Eastern Standard time. The game with be broadcasted on NBC.
*Note: This article is not affiliated with the NHL, the New Jersey Devils or the Los Angeles Kings. It is written by a private writer.
Muffy Lavens 