A group of Kings fans show their support as Kings backup goalie Jonathan Bernier warms up before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Newark, N.J., on Wednesday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Photos from the Kings’ 2-1 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Newark, N.J., on Wednesday.
New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur, left, and Kings goalie Jonathan Quick warm up before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
Players and fans listen to the singing of the national anthem before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. (Paul Bereswill / Getty Images)
Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk looks on from the bench before the start of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Newark, N.J., on Wednesday. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save during the first period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
Kings forward Dustin Penner, right, tries to keep his balance after being checked by New Jersey defenseman Anton Volchenkov during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in Newark, N.J.. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
New Jersey forward Stephen Gionta, left, knocks Kings defenseman Alec Martinez off his skates during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings captain Dustin Brown tries to pass the puck while being hit to the ice during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings forward Brad Richardson, left, raises his stick in celebration following a goal by teammate Colin Fraser (not pictured) on New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings forward Colin Fraser, second from bottom, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a first-period goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press)
The Kings celebrate following a first-period goal by forward Colin Fraser, right, during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur, right, makes a save on a shot by Kings captain Dustin Brown during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Paul Bereswill / Getty Images)
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Devils fans cheer during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Kings. (Elsa / Getty Images)
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty falls to the ice in front of teammate Anze Kopitar, left, and New Jersey forward Dainius Zubrus during the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press)
Devils forward Zach Parise, left, crashes into Kings goalie Jonathan Quick and defenseman Drew Doughty during the second period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings teammates Anze Kopitar, left, and Rob Scuderi, right, battle New Jersey forward Travis Zajac, center, along the boards during the second period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick can’t stop the puck from deflecting off teammate Slava Voynov and into the net during the second period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. New Jersey’s Anton Volchenkov, not pictured, was credited with the goal. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Devils celebrate following a second-period goal by defenseman Anton Volchenkov (not pictured) that was deflected into the net off Kings defenseman Slava Voynov (not pictured) during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Paul Bereswill / Getty Images)
Kings forward Jordan Nolan, left, checks New Jersey Devils defenseman Marek Zidlicky to the ice during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings goalie Jonathan Quick makes a save in front of New Jersey forward Dainius Zubrus during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings forward Jordan Nolan, right, tries to stuff the puck past New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur during the third period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Anze Kopitar dekes in front of New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur before scoring the winning goal in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, scores the winning goal past New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur to lift the Kings to a 2-1 overtime victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Kings center Anze Kopitar, right, scores the winning goal past New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur as forward Dainius Zubrus, left, during the Kings’ 2-1 overtime victory in Game 1. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Kings center Anze Kopitar celebrates following his winning goal during the Kings’ 2-1 overtime victory over New Jersey in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)