Stanley Cup Final, Game 4: Hero, goat, quote and stat

New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), right, tries to score past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32), center, and Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell (33) in the second period during Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in New York. The Rangers defeated the Kings 2-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)


Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers

Considered the best goaltender in the world, it’s not a surprise he stole a game in the Stanley Cup Finals. Lundqvist made 40 saves and got a little help from his defensemen, who twice knocked pucks off the goal line.


Willie Mitchell, Kings

The veteran defenseman took two penalties, the first a high-sticking infraction that led to the first New York goal. The score, which came two seconds after Mitchell’s penalty expired, boosted the Rangers’ confidence.


“It was an OK effort, but not good enough, and now we know it will be a little tougher. ... We just have to go home and get it done.”

— Drew Doughty, Kings defenseman



The shot differential in the third period, as the Kings pushed for the tying goal. Overall, the Kings held a 41-19 advantage in shots on goal.