NHL-LA Kings beat Chicago Blackhawks to reach Stanley Cup

CHICAGO, June 1 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in overtime on Sunday to win the National Hockey League's Western Conference championship and clinch a place in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Kings ousted the defending champions to win the best-of-seven series 4-3 and advance to the Stanley Cup, starting on home ice on June 4, against the New York Rangers. (Reporting by Michael Hirtzer; Editing by Julian Linden)