New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard skates off the ice as the Kings and their fans celebrate the team’s 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Photos from the Kings’ 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Kings forward Justin Williams, left, celebrates after scoring the winning goal on New York Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist in the Kings 3-2 overtime victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Kings celebrate as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist skates off the ice at the end of their 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kings fans celebrate following a goal by defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period of the team’s 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save on a shot by Kings center Anze Kopitar, top right, as Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman looks on during the third period of the Kings’ 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist reacts to poke the puck away after it ricochets off the post in front of Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, and Rangers teammates Carl Hagelin, second left, and Anton Stralman during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings captain Dustin Brown, left, and New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi chase after the puck during the third period of the Kings’ 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Anze Kopitar, middle, tries to beat New York Rangers teammates Dan Girardi, left, and Derek Stepan to the puck during the third period of the Kings’ 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings forward Justin Williams, who scored the winning goal, gives his hockey stick to a young girl in the crowd after the team’s 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers forward Derek Stepan, left, and Kings forward Dwight King chase after the puck during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick prevents New York Rangers teammates Mats Zuccarello, center, and Benoit Pouliot from jamming the puck past him during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider, right, takes a puck to the face in front of Kings defenseman Drew Doughty during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save in front of teammate Anton Stralman and Kings captain Dustin Brown during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh juggles the puck in front of goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the second period of the Kings’ 3-2 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Mike Richards, left, reaches out to fans while walking behind teammate Jeff Carter as the team makes its way to the ice before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the New York Rangers at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings captain Dustin Brown, left, checks New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh into the boards during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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New York Rangers defenseman Raphael Diaz, bottom, clears the puck out of the defensive zone in front of Kings forward Kyle Clifford during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers forward Carl Hagelin scores a short-handed goal on Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Trevor Lewis, right, can’t control a rebound off New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers forward Benoit Pouliot, center, celebrates with teammates Derick Brassard, left, and Mats Zuccarello after scoring against the Kings during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings forward Kyle Clifford, left, scores in front of New York Rangers defenseman Marc Stall during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Kyle Clifford, center, celebrates with teammate Jeff Carter after scoring on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier /Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Kyle Clifford, center, celebrates with teammate Jeff Carter after scoring during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the New York Rangers. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kings defenseman Matt Greene, center, knocks New York Rangers forward Derek Dorsett out of the crease as Alec Martinez stays focused on the puck during the second period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, top left, celebrates with teammate Kyle Clifford after scoring on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the second period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard, right, misses a chance to take a shot with Kings goalie Jonathan Quick out of position during the second period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings fans play street hockey outside Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Kings and New York Rangers. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Adam Olguin, 11, and his sister Rachel show their support for the Kings outside Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Kings and New York Rangers. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Kings fans play street hockey outside Staples Center before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Kings and New York Rangers. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Landrie Hinches, 5, shows her support for the Kings as she waits in line outside Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Kings and New York Rangers. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
A young Kings fan shows his support for Anze Kopitar outside Staples Center before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Kings and New York Rangers. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings fans cheer during a rally outside Staples Center before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the New York Rangers. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)