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Wayne Gretzky Makes Ceremonial Puck Drop For Los Angeles Kings

The Kings are bringing out the big guns for Game 3, the first Stanley Cup Finals game in the history of Staples Center and the first Cup Finals game they've hosted since 1993. Wayne Gretzky dropped the ceremonial puck just prior to the contest.

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The Great One has been a bit detached from the game since his divorce from the Phoenix Coyotes a few years back, but it’s always good to see him around the league. He’s a huge piece of Kings history and his presence alone is great for the franchise.

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