May 15, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) attampts a wrap around goal as Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle (3) and goalie Mike Smith (41) defend during the second period of game two of the Western Conference finals of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE

The kings took the first game of the Western Conference Finals. This is going to be an entertaining series! They got in more trouble in one period than my twins do on candy & movie night. I hope in the next game the boys can behave themselves and actually play the game!
Box score:
1st
8:53 Ray Whitney : Hooking  - 2  min
13:15 Dwight King (4) Tip-In – Assists: D. Doughty (7) & T. Lewis (4)
14:30 Boyd Gordon : Tripping  - 2  min
17:44 Dustin Penner : Tripping  - 2  min
2nd
4:47 Jeff Carter (2) Wrist Shot – Assists: D. Penner (6) & M. Richards (7)
9:18 Kyle Clifford : Holding the stick  - 2  min
14:57 Keith Yandle : Roughing  - 2  min
16:29 Daymond Langkow : Slashing  - 2  min
16:29 Shane Doan served by Gilbert Brule : Boarding (maj)  - 5  min
1629 Shane Doan : Game misconduct  - 0  min
18:00 Dustin Brown : Diving  - 2  min
18:00 Mike Smith served by Lauri Korpikoski : Slashing  - 2  min
18:49 PPG – Jeff Carter (3) Wrist Shot – Assists: A. Kopitar (8) & J. Williams (7)
3rd
3:34 Dwight King : Interference on goalkeeper  - 2  min
6:07 Trevor Lewis : Tripping  - 2  min
11:01 Martin Hanzal served by Gilbert Brule : Boarding (maj)  - 5  min
11:01 Martin Hanzal : Game misconduct  - 0  min
12:43 Derek Morris : Kneeing  - 2  min
12:56 PPG – Jeff Carter (4) Wrist Shot – Assists: D. Brown (7) & A. Kopitar (9)
13:18 Dustin Penner : Roughing  - 2  min
13:18 Dustin Penner : Roughing  - 2  min
13:18 Antoine Vermette : Roughing  - 2  min
13:18 Oliver Ekman-Larsson : Roughing  - 2  min
13:18 Antoine Vermette : Misconduct (10 min)  - 0  min
13:18 Dustin Penner : Misconduct (10 min)  - 0  min

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May 7, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference regarding the potential sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to the Jamison Group prior to game five of the 2012 Western Conference semifinals at Jobing.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE

On Wednesday morning the NHL filed its CBA termination notice to the NHLPA.

Set to expire on 15 September 2012, this action should not be much of a surprise to anyone, as the current CBA heavily favors the players, in terms of revenue sharing that is. With the recent renegotiation of the NBA and NFL agreements, which saw sport-related revenues players receive drop to 51% and 48% respectively, the NHL will be looking to lower the current 57% that skaters get. In addition to the monetary issues that surely will trump most discussions, player safety will (in theory) take an ever increasing role during the upcoming talks.

For more information on the topic click here.

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