In recent seasons, no team has been able to defend the Stanley Cup. The Kings went on a spectacular run to win their first Stanley Cup a year ago, and they are coming off an impressive first-round performance against the St. Louis Blues.
The San Jose Sharks have often been a Western Conference favorite over the last 10 years, but they have never had a chance to play in the Stanley Cup Finals. While they are no longer a favorite, they rolled to an easy first-round win, and they may be finally ready to assert themselves.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Kings
