Stevens watched the game — mainly because his son, Nolan, recently signed with the Blues — but he said Thursday his reaction afterward was subdued.
"To be completely honest with you I didn't pay attention to it. I had both kids at home so we were just playing and running around the house," he said Thursday. "But then my phone started buzzing so I figured it was something about that. I kind of figured out that way."
"I always knew I had it in me but yeah, last year was a disappointment but we all came back this year better and stronger and played better," said Kopitar, whose career-best total of 91 points and his usual diligence on defense make him a strong candidate for most valuable player honors.