Western Conference Finals

I'm still in a hazy of happiness.

Last night was unbelievable.

I woke up this morning, turned on my computer, and looked at every single picture from the LA Kings website of last night's game. Somewhere between Picture 10 and Picture 15, my eyes started to well up. By Picture 25 a happy tear had formed, and by Picture 45, I was unashamedly wiping my eyes.

I'm so happy.

I can't believe it.

We're going to the Western Conference Finals.

You all know the stats. The last time we went this far was 1993, the Kings are the first #8 seed to dispatch the #1 and #2 seeds (in 4-1 and 4-0, no less). I wasn't a fan back in 1993 so I can only imagine the elation (read: complete sobbing from joy) that long-time fans experienced last night. I would have given anything to be there last night. I'm pretty sure I would've been crying my eyes out.

 Pretty sure that Shanahan would say this is a dirty hit.

Kopi is absolutely targeting Brown's head. And look how far his feet are off the ground.

Aside from when he lifted the Cup, this is definitely the happiest I've ever seen Rob Scuderi.

 Wow.

Is Jeff Carter crying? Probably just sweat.
(Rob Scuderi is thinking "...but you don't LOOK like Hugh Jackman...")

The greatest tradition in sports.

Pure euphoria.

I have the feeling that we are about to see even more franchise firsts. Rest up, boys (but not too much). See you in the Western Conference Finals.