Stars to Watch in 2012 NHL Finals
With the playoffs heating up, the remaining teams in the NHL playoffs are ready to go to war. With their playoff beards going from whiskers to facial mops, this is the most exciting hockey of the year. Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown have always been heralded as excellent players. With the Kings recent rise to the Western C0nference Finals, their first since 1993, the whole league is beginning to notice what fans in LA have known for years.
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Stars to Watch in 2012 NHL Finals
With the NHL final about to begin, the Kings and Devils are ready to go to war. With first round and second round whiskers quickly turning into full-blown postseason beards, this is the most exciting hockey of the year.
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