Winger Kris Versteeg still in Blackhawks' plans

The Kings beat the Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime of Game 7 and advance to the Stanley Cup Final. It was another wonky goal in a game full of wonky goals.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) celebrates the game winning goal with his teammates during the overtime period in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Chicago.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) celebrates the game winning goal with his teammates during the overtime period in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Chicago.

Chris Carlson / AP. Three days ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were staring down a 3-1 deficit against the mighty Los Angeles Kings and the prospect of an end to their quest for back-to-back Stanley Cups (and a third title in five years). Two tenacious

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) shakes hands with Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) after the Kings defeated the Blackhawks 5-4 in the overtime period in Game 7 of the WesternÂ