LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Justin Williams scored 4:36 into overtime after a turnover by Dan Girardi, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night in the Stanley Cup finals opener.

Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers moves the puck ahead of Slava Voynov #26 of the Los Angeles Kings during Game One of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final. (Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers moves the puck ahead of Slava Voynov #26 of the Los Angeles Kings during Game One of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final. (Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
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Williams was left alone in the slot after Girardi's pass from his knees went straight to Mike Richards. Williams put his eighth goal of the postseason past Henrik Lundqvist, who made 40 saves and nearly stole a series-opening win for the Rangers.

Jonathan Quick made 25 saves for the Kings, who moved one victory closer to their second Stanley Cup title in three years after a hair-raising finals opener.

Game 2 is Saturday at Staples Center.

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