While most of the planet was busy watching the globe battle for the World Cup, the L.A. Kings won their second Stanley Cup in three years.
Since their Friday night double-overtime win over the New York Rangers, let's just say it's been one big party in Los Angeles
Are we on the verge of a dynasty?
10 Reasons The L.A. Kings Deserve The Stanley Cup
Josh Helmuth is the editor of CraveOnline Sports.
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The game-winner
The Los Angeles Kings celebrate after defeating the New York Rangers 3-2 in double overtime of Game Five to win the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Rangers 2, Kings 3
Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers sits on the ice after Alec Martinez #27 of the Los Angeles Kings scores the game-winning goal in double overtime against the New York Rangers to win 3-2 in Game Five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Stoll & WIlliams
Jarret Stoll #28 and Justin Williams #14 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate winning the Stanley Cup after teammate Alec Martinez #27 (not pictured) scored the game-winning double overtime goal on goaltender Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers to win Game Five 3-2 during the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won the series 4-1. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Team Picture
The Los Angeles Kings celebrate winning the Stanley Cup after their 3-2 double overtime victory over the New York Rangers in Game Five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won the series 4-1. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Taking turns with the cup
Jeff Schultz #55 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates as he lifts the Stanley Cup after the Kings won Game Five 3-2 in double overtime over the New York Rangers during the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. The Kings won the series 4-1. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Go crazy folks!
Los Angeles Kings fans celebrate the team's Stanley Cup victory in Los Angeles, California. The Kings beat the New York Rangers in overtime. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)
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Monday morning victory parade
Jordan Nolan #71, Jake Muzzin #6 and Kyle Clifford #13 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate during the Los Angeles Kings Victory Parade And Rally on June 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Goalie gets the glory
Jonathan Quick #32 of the Los Angeles Kings holds up the Stanley Cup during Los Angeles Kings victory parade and rally June 16, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Wildest fans in the NHL?
Fan Kent Bentley holds up a replica of the Stanley Cup as he he cheers during Los Angeles Kings victory parade and rally June 16, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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The rally is only beginning
Anze Kopitar #11 and Dustin Brown #23 of the Los Angeles Kings answer a question from Dean Lombardi during the Los Angeles Kings Victory Parade And Rally on June 16, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)