The Los Angeles Kings have advanced to the Western Conference finals for just the second time in franchise history.  Dustin Brown scored twice to back 23 saves from Jonathan Quick as the Kings clipped the Blues, 3-1, in Game Four at the Staples Center.  Jordan Nolan also lit the lamp for Los Angeles, which swept the best-of-seven semifinal series, four-games-to-none.  Kevin Shattenkirk's first frame tally accounted for St. Louis' lone goal of the game.  Brian Elliott allowed two scores on 18 shots for the Blues in a losing effort.  The 'Note beat the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference quarterfinals.

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
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New Jersey Devils 4, Philadelphia Flyers 2
(Devils lead best-of-seven Eastern semifinal, 3-1)