contract extension with the Kings. In the 2012 playoffs, Mitchell helped the Kings defeat the Vancouver Canucks in the first round, the St. Louis Blues in the semi-finals (winning four games straight) and the Phoenix Coyotes in the Conference Finals. The Kings made the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1993 and defeated the New Jersey Devils; this also marked Mitchell's first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. Mitchell was the second player, after team captain Dustin Brown, to hoist the Cup after the win. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Mitchell began having knee problems, requiring a first surgery to clean up debris and a second surgery after re-injuring the knee during rehabilitation prior to the 2012–13 King's training camp. Mitchell was out for the remainder of the 2012–13 season and questionable for the 2013–14 season. Mitchell did return alongside Slava Voynov in the 2013–14 season. Mitchell missed a handful of games in the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs due to an injury, but returned to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference Finals and win his second Stanley Cup over the New York Rangers. He scored a goal in Game 2 of the Finals, and also assisted on Dustin Brown's double-overtime goal later in the same game. Florida Panthers (2014–2016) With the Kings facing cap constraints, Mitchell was not retained as a free agent. On July 1, 2014, he signed a two-year $8.5 million contract with the Florida Panthers. On October 6, 2014, Mitchell was named the eighth captain in Florida Panthers history. On February 3, 2015 Mitchell was placed on injury reserve for a little more than a month, until a game against the New York Islanders in March. Mitchell missed the final 42 games of the 2015–16 NHL season largely over concern what another brain injury would mean to his long-term health. International play Mitchell has made one international appearance for Canada in his career. After the Minnesota Wild failed to qualify for the 2004 playoffs, he was named to the national team for the 2004 World Championships in the Czech Republic. He was joined on the squad by Wild teammate Nick Schultz in the first group of players chosen by General Manager Jim Nill on April 5, 2004. Appearing in nine games, Mitchell helped Canada to a gold medal, defeating Sweden 5–3 in the final. Playing style Mitchell plays in