'Mr Game Seven' strikes early blow for Kings in Cup opener

Known affectionately as 'Mr Game Seven', Los Angeles Kings right winger Justin Williams went against type by providing the defining moment of the Stanley Cup Final opener on Wednesday.

Williams broke the deadlock in overtime with a lovely shot to the top left corner over the outstanding New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist to lift the 2012 champions to a 3-2 victory and an early lead in the best-of-seven series.

The 32-year-old Williams played a major role in getting the Kings into the NHL title series, taking his league-record tally to 14 points in Game 7 deciders as Los Angeles edged the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference Final series.