NHL Playoffs 2012: Power Ranking Potential Stanley Cup Finals Matchups

Now that we know the Los Angeles Kings will be heading to the Stanley Cup Finals after eliminating the Phoenix Coyotes, it's time to take a look at the team's potential opponents.

Yes, it's the Finals and yes, it's playoff hockey, so that means it will be full of excitement no matter what. Still, one matchup would provide just a tad bit more intrigue, making for the best possible series.

Let's break down each one.

2. Los Angeles Kings vs. New Jersey Devils

Honestly, who doesn't want to see an eight-seed go up against a six-seed for the Cup?

It's the battle of the underdogs and it would draw tons of interest.

Throw in the fact that you have arguably the best goal-scoring trios in the league in Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and Travis Zajac going up against the hottest goaltender around in Jonathan Quick, and there is plenty of intrigue to make this series watchable.

1. Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Rangers

It's the Cinderella story of the playoffs against the No. 1 Rangers, which is appealing, but more importantly, it's Jonathan Quick against Henrik Lundqvist in a matchup of the best goalkeepers of the playoffs. 

During the playoffs, the Kings and Quick are giving up just 1.46 goals per game while the Rangers and Lundqvist are giving up 1.83. Those numbers are the two best in the league. 

Defensive battles aren't always the most exciting things to watch, but you at least know the most deserving team will win. 

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