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Kopitar feels good about being up 3-2 in the series

Los Angeles Kings v New Jersey Devils - Game Five

NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 09: Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates after Justin Williams #14 (not pictured) scores in the second period as Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the New Jersey Devils skates by during Game Five of the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Prudential Center on June 9, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

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After watching the Kings drop two games in a row, some think they’re reeling in the Stanley Cup finals. After all, the New Jersey Devils have put things together to rally and make it more of a series.

Kings forward Anze Kopitar looks at things a bit differently saying there’s no chance that doubt is creeping into their minds.

“Yeah, I mean, we’re still in obviously a really good spot,” Kopitar said. “If somebody would have told us that we were going to go up 3-2 going home to have the chance to close it out, I think everybody would sign that paper. It’s just a matter of going out there and getting it done.”

Executing is something the Kings have struggled with the last two games. The turnovers are there as are the frustrating penalties. A little bad luck and the talk of distractions hasn’t helped matters, but the truth is, all the talk goes away if L.A. wraps it up tomorrow.