The Kings tied the game with a power-play goal at the 8:31 mark. Justin Williams carried the puck into the Edmonton zone with speed, from the right side, and protected it on his backhand. Williams got around Ladislav Smid and scored from close range. Michal Handzus and Jack Johnson picked up assists as the Kings tied the game 1-1.
The odd thing is, the goal light above the Edmonton net came on a few seconds before the goal, for no apparent reason.
Dangerous blind tip pass from Zus. That was oh-so-close to being picked off, but JW was on a mission.
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Garrett Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 pm
@vplaza, That is a set play.
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vplaza Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
@Garrett,
Fairly sure it was, but it’s a risk-reward play, though. It connects, it’s great. It gets picked off, not so great.
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Nice goal by Williams and gret tip pass by Handzus.
Way to drive the net!
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nice
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Travis Williams? Erp?
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D Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, I had to rewind to make sure I heard that correctly…
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great goal by Travis Williams! you crack me up Bob.
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Dominick Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
@sebastian, I thought I was hearing things. lol
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I am just drunk or did bob just call him Travis Williams
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If Zeua meant that as a pass for Willie, he’s got unbelievable peripheral vision and timing.
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Travis Williams??? Sorry Mr. Miller. That one slipped.
gKg!
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Wow, Smyth looked like he had weights on his skates on that break-in.
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Smittty!!!! Don;t even look for a pass when entering the zone! Just go directly to the crease and stand there.
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Running around now.
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Kings are getting outplayed big time!
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vplaza Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 pm
@crashin’ da net,
Yeah, they really look like they’re a step behind. Other than than goal, the Oilers are the ones dictating the play. The Kings have had a couple of good cycles, but overall, the Oilers are the better team so far.
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Nice pass Brown.
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time to turn things around guys
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See I said before the game started to sort it out defensively and don’t let them cycle it to the middle. Doesn’t anyone ever listen.
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The first line hasn’t asserted itself like it did in the last game. Kopi looks okay, not as beastly as he was in Colorado. DB also looks off, his hits are coming way after the fact and his passes and receptions of passes haven’t been crisp. Richardson seems to be doing just okay, but the first line can’t get on track.
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Can we put RED or Colorado in front of the Oilers name ?,that way the Kings will start playing better.
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Willie – Man on Fire!
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First real cycle of the night…
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First good shift of the first line…
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Great shift from Smyth, Willy, and Stoll.
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Running around again…
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It seems as though they don’t have their heads in the game. I suppose it’s a product of being a young team. You lose focus of the here and now, and get caught looking ahead. Go into the locker room, ad get your heads on straight for the third!
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