The Los Angeles Kings have scored the first goal of the 2012 Stanley Cup finals. Colin Fraser's first goal of the playoffs has given the road team the 1-0 lead after a tentative start for both teams. Perhaps now that we have a goal scored, the clubs will be able to settle in a bit and focus on playing hockey.
Stanley Cup Finals 2012: Colin Fraser’s Goal Gives Los Angeles Kings 1-0 Lead
The goal was all thanks to the phenomenal work of Jordan Nolan along the boards. He got in hard on the forecheck, forced the puck away from Andy Greene along the end boards and ultimately got it out in front, where Fraser was able to bury it behind Martin Brodeur.
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