An illustrated guide to LA Kings, NJ Devils and 2012 Stanley Cup Final (INFOGRAPHIC)

The Stanley Cup has been raised by the champs. The lockers have been cleaned out by the runners-up. The last flip-flopped player has departed from the Staples Center party.

The Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils closed out the 2011-12 season with a Stanley Cup Final that finished a little better than it started. Puck Daddy infographic ace Dan Gustafson of SixteenWins.com looks back at how the Cup was won, in handy illustrated form:

(Dan will be working with Puck Daddy on creating some whimsical and informative NHL graphics throughout the season. If you have any requests, email us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. Visit Dan at Sixteen Wins and follow him on Twitter here.)

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