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Justin Williams is Mr. Clutch, and he just won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Justin Williams is known as Mr. Clutch. It was never more true than in OT of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

by Travis Hughes
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Stanley Cup Final: Justin Williams lifts Kings to 3-2 OT win over Rangers
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Oh, Dan Girardi. You fumbled the puck in the defensive zone, and obviously it was Justin Williams who was there to capitalize on your mistake.

Tanner Pearson puts the pressure on, Girardi with a failed clear, Mike Richards with the assist, and Williams with the wide open chance at the net. No chance, Henrik Lundqvist.

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