Sidney Crosby was named the winner of the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for 2013-14 and Tuukka Rask earned the Vezina as the top goaltender.
The Kings took the hard road to the top, but they made it. Through three difficult series to start the postseason to a grueling five-game Stanley Cup Final, this victory was well earned.
Justin Williams of the Kings was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner after a 25-point postseason appearance for the champions.
Brian Boyle is quite the penalty killer for the Rangers. Not only does he lead a top PK unit but he's capable of sniping a goal like he did on Jonathan Quick in Game 5 on Friday.
The Rangers won Game 4 to keep their season alive but getting hopes up for an improbably comeback? Let's talk after Game 5.
When talking about keeping the Rangers from getting any belief in the Stanley Cup Final, Drew Doughty levied a small blow on the Sharks, saying they could see the worry in their eyes.
The LA Kings seem to be a lock to win the Stanley Cup but they aren't interested in getting comfortable. They want the sweep to nip any Rangers hopes in the bud but that won't be easy.
The Kings have one more game to go but look to be on their way to a Stanley Cup and one of their own winning the Conn Smythe. Problem is, there are a lot of good choices.
If the New York Rangers hope to win Game 2, they'll have to do what they do best, play fast, capitalize on mistakes and take a few risks of their own to create more offense in Game 2.
The New York Rangers had to have mixed emotions after losing Game 1: On one hand they let one get away but on the other, they did a lot of things well. There was more of the latter.

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