2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs was a postseason tournament where the best NHL teams competed for the championship. Starting with 16 teams, they played best-of-seven series in a knockout format across four rounds. The Los Angeles Kings, a Western Conference team, advanced through tough matchups, defeating strong opponents like the Vancouver Canucks and the Phoenix Coyotes. In the final, they faced the New Jersey Devils and won the series four games to two, earning their first-ever Stanley Cup. The playoffs showcased intense competition, strategic gameplay, and remarkable performances leading to the Kings' historic victory.