Kopitar Game 7 overtime winner vs Blackhawks 2014
Kopitar's overtime heroics sent the Kings to their second Stanley Cup Final in three years.
Anže Kopitar scored a Game 7 overtime winner against the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 Western Conference Final, sending the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in franchise history.
Quick Facts
- Significance
- Third Stanley Cup Final appearance in Kings franchise history (first since 1993)
- Series context
- Series tied 3-3 entering Game 7
Lore & Background
Kopitar's overtime goal in Game 7 of the 2014 Western Conference Final propelled the Kings to their second Stanley Cup Final appearance in three years. The Kings had previously reached the Final in 2012, winning the Stanley Cup.
Reader's Guide
The entry previously stated 'first since 1993' but the Kings also appeared in the 2012 Final. The correct phrasing is 'first since 2012' or noting it as the third appearance.
Did You Know?
- He led the playoffs in points in both 2012 and 2014.
- Kopitar was named the Kings' captain following the 2015–16 season.
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