The 2012 NHL playoffs were wildly entertaining with a sixth seed (New Jersey Devils) and eighth seed (Los Angeles Kings) squaring off for the Cup with the Kings winning in six games.

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He went on to play six seasons in the NBA split between the Kings and the then-Vancouver Grizzlies.

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You've three of the last defending champs going because the Kings are still alive and you've got original six teams - Bruins, Rangers, Blackhawks, Red Wings.

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The Kings managed to play the entire 82-game season in six months, but took two full months to play just 20 playoff games.

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