Jonathan Quick’s postgame thoughts…
(on the Kings’ attitude going into the game…)
QUICK: “It was just a compete attitude. Everyone competed, from the first faceoff right until the last horn. It’s something that we knew we needed to do, coming in. We knew we needed a big effort against this team. We’ve got to build off this, watch the video, figure out all the things that we did right, that worked, and bring it to Game 3.”
(on the help he got from defensemen…)
QUICK: “It was definitely not a lack of effort on (the Sharks’) part. They worked hard all game as well, but I got a lot of help from the 20 guys in the locker room, in front of me. There were a couple rebounds that they cleared out, clearing lanes so that I could see the puck. They made the game a lot easier for me, obviously.”
(on Willie Mitchell’s shot deflection early in the scoreless game…)
QUICK: “Mitchy got his stick on that. It’s huge. If he doesn’t get a stick on that, they’re up 1-0. Then we go the other way and end up getting a power play going the other way and we get a couple power-play goals in the first period and put them back and their heels a little bit. We played a strong checking game the rest of the way through, and we ended up getting the win. That was good.”
(on winning without Jarret Stoll…)
QUICK: “He’s a great player. He’s a great centerman. He’s great on the power play, winning draws, and the PK winning draws. So obviously that hurts a bit, not having him, but guys dug in. We had a big effort from everyone in the locker room here. At the end of the day, it’s just one win. We need three more to move on, so we’re looking forward to Game 3 and looking forward to trying to get the same result.”
(on the Kings’ effort…)
QUICK: “We know what kind of character we have in this locker room. With a couple guys out, we’ve still got to do the same thing, even if they’re in the lineup. That’s when our team plays best, is when we play from our system, strong defensively, and then we get our chances from there. The power play had some great opportunities and scored a few big goals for us early on. It’s only one win. We’ve got a long way to go. We’re looking forward to Game 3.”
QUICK best goalie for the kings, last 20 years.
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JB Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
@alex101, Exactly! And well said! With THAT said, it was a team shutout tonight!
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Puckn-A Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 10:30 am
@alex101, Ever.
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good job quick
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good job Quick keep it up
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They played a full 60 minutes, especially on the PK and the PP. That will win you games.
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“At the end of the day, it’s just one win. We need three more to move on, so we’re looking forward to Game 3 and looking forward to trying to get the same result.”
– I like that attitude. He was pretty stellar tonight. And that D was dynamite. Every read was the right one (like 98%) passes were good (for a second game) and coverage was unreal.
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Cudos.
Very solid.
Super strong.
GKG GJG
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Quick was solid. Made the saves he had to, got a lot of help from the defensemen, and once again, gives the credit where it’s due. What a great athlete he is.
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like Stoll(i think) said..”.Not too high after a win…not to low after a loss…..”
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Brent Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
@neil, it was Greene that said that, but your analysis is absolutely correct.
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Player-X Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 7:24 am
@Brent, It was Justin Williams, in a pre-game interview woth heidi Androl before Game 1, standing in the hallway wearing a Kings cap.
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We might be very high tonight, but Quick’s right, it’s only one win, we have a long way to go. But the win feels sooooo good right now. Keep playing with compete attitude boys, it works! Way to go Quicker!
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If we win game 3 I think we’re taking this series. We’ve outplayed them the last 5 periods or so.
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Quick was solid, but the team in front of him played so well, he really didn’t get tested all that much… What a great game, great effort. Total domination for 60 minutes.. I mean… WOW!
Suddenly, Tuesday night at the Stapler is going to be a very ROCKIN’ place. Should be a hoot!
GO KINGS GO!
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I get a feeling Westy is going to score in these playoffs…I like the way he is in front of the net.Iam not joking when I say the following…Most Improved Player since the beginning of the season….Westy.Martinez and Lewis are most improved from last year…But Westy has improved almost overnight. Tonight he was making a good hockey plays.
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Slim Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
@neil, Murray has seen this guy since he started
in the league.. He knows his potential and
thats why he continues to play him..
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Pili Reply:
April 17th, 2011 at 5:31 am
@neil, True about Westy….his game seemingly changed overnight, especially after Anze went down. The ability to help pick up the slack is a great indication of Westy’s heart and character.
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This game put a smile on my face,,
The way the world is now..
I really needed this..
Thank you Los Angeles Kings..
You made my day!
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GOOD JOB BOYS.
NOW, BRING IT BACK HOME
BRING IT BACK TO OUR ICE.
LA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Great game Jonathan…AAA+++
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Quick was good but no. 4 star after Symth, DD, Cliford
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Quick has won allot of games for us and lost a few when the D wasnt there tonight we saw what he can do when he has the support of the whole team!!!
Great Job Quick and the Whole Team!!!!!!!
Go Kings Go
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love it when quickers see the pucks as beachballs and makes hard saves seem easy………. great game by the youngster
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This was such a good team game I even thought Penner played well
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kings just about played a perfect game. everyone did their part to get a win. and quick amazing in net.
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quick is the man
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