Can the Kings Make LA an Ice Hockey Town?

In 1993, the LA Kings lost in the finals for the Stanley Cup. Since then, they haven't come close. But this year they've wiped out the first-and second-place finishers in their division, losing only one game. Will continued success help raise the profile of a sport associated with real winter? Is ice hockey already coming of age in sunny Southern California, even for girls? Also, the biggest political fundraiser in US history — in Studio City? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama and same-sex marriage.

Banner image: (R) Dwight King #74 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates his second period goal with teammates (C) Trevor Lewis #22 and (L) Jarret Stoll #28 against the St. Louis Blues in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Harry How/Getty Images