A WIN FOR THE WEST

This season marks only the second time that a Pacific Coast team has won the Stanley Cup:

Pacific team Founded Stanley Cup Final history

Los Angeles Kings 1967 Champions in 2012, runners-up in 1993

California Golden Seals 1967 No appearances (moved to Cleveland in 1976)

Vancouver Canucks 1970 Runners-up in 1982, 1994, 2011

San Jose Sharks 1991 No appearances

Anaheim Ducks 1993 Champions in 2007, runners-up in 2003