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EA Sports Predicts LA Kings Dynasty
October 1, in the year of our Lord 2014-- A season
simulation from EA SPORTS™ NHL® 15 predicts that the Los Angeles
Kings will triumph over the Boston Bruins as 2015 Stanley Cup®
Champions to earn their second straight championship and their
third victory in four years, firmly cementing their status as
the next dynasty NHL franchise. Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick
will lead his team to the Cup, while Kings alternate captain
Anze Kopitar will win the 2015 Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to
the most valuable player to his team in the playoffs.
Other notable storylines include:
· Kopitar will also be named the Selke trophy winner, currently
held by NHL 15 cover athlete Patrice Bergeron of the Boston
Bruins.
· Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby runs away with
individual awards for the second straight year, including the
Hart Memorial Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Maurice “Rocket” Richard
Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award.
· The LA Kings will defeat the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western
Conference Final. The Boston Bruins will defeat the Columbus
Blue Jackets in the Eastern Conference Final.
· The Calgary Flames finish last in the NHL 2014-2015 regular
season standings.
A simulation is conducted by artificial intelligence or logic of
the videogame that uses real-life data from each player. Results
are extrapolated by the videogame when two teams match up based
on player ratings, line combinations, and include variances such
as injuries and hot streaks to give a realistic outcome of a
game or series.
NHL 15 is the start of a new generation of hockey videogames,
where the sights, sounds and feel of the fastest team sport on
the planet come to life in a way players have never experienced
before. Featuring 12 Player NHL Collision Physics and Real Puck
Physics, NHL 15 captures the hard-hitting chaos and
unpredictability of the game of hockey. Players are immersed in
authentic arenas across the National Hockey League and hang on
every play called by an all-new broadcast commentary team led by
NBC Sports legends Mike “Doc” Emrick and Eddie Olczyk.
NHL 15 is now available at retail stores throughout North
America and Europe on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system, Xbox One the all-in-one games and entertainment system,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Xbox 360 games
and entertainment system.
NHL® 15 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHL and the
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