The Kings got a little breathing room back when they scored 9:21 into the third period for a 5-3 lead. Ryan Smyth took a long-range slap shot from the left side, and the shot deflected off the stick of Christian Ehrhoff and over the left shoulder of Raycroft.
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doughty and JMFJ are taking control and becoming a top 2 D pairing kinda… kinda early to say but niiice!!!
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These negatives fans are making me want to stop blogging!!! Chilllllllll……..
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damn heart is going to give out….
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Smittie! Kings rock!
Vancouver fans must be worrying…
and more negative than Kings’ fans.
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Heaven sent, that deflection
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did frolov just throw a check!?! =P
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how about negative commentators?
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8 more minutes… we can do it!!!
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Hugheson and Simpsoon make me sickkkkk!!!
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Okay DL,
Get the pen and papir ready. Sign Richardsen ASAP.
Unsung hero.
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Getting Fox in Miller in Norway-hahaha
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Lucky you @src ….cause these guys are pathetic to listen too!! I’d rather blog!!!
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Fox expected the waved off goal to be good. Our guys are straight up.
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These commercial breaks are KILLING me!
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LUUUUUUUUUU who???
WAAAAHcouver!
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That ‘s because their professonals not a bunch of whining schoolgirls!!! lol @src
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Who was that buffoon stumbling in the isle??
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Big faceoff coming up
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win a FO damn it
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KINGS WIN!!!!
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Kings WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beautiful!
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yeh baby
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