The Kings’ first regular-season game at Staples Center will be on Oct. 18 against St. Louis, according to the just-released NHL schedule. The Kings, as we know, will open the season with two games in Europe, then — after a five-day break — will swing back through the East Coast with games in New Jersey and Philadelphia. More details on the schedule to come…
Opening with a trap game. Hmm….
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Ugh rough home opener, for some strange reason we just can’t get a handle on that St Louis team
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At least it isn’t a Saturday afternoon game. GKG!
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St Louis will not be any stronger. We will demolish them this season.
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I’m bummed that we actually lose two home games at Staples Center because of the Europe games. I thought it would be split.
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jayhay Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:40 am
@Gabby, but the Rangers are “road” team for both their games. such a load of BS!!!!! ITS SO BLATANT!!!!
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KC23 Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
@jayhay, I think I remember hearing that AEG owns (same group that owns the Kings)the European statiums that are being used. Perhaps that has something to do with it?
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This is extremely odd scheduling -
The Kings play Ottawa at home on January 23rd. They do not play another game at home or away until Columbus visits on February 2nd – TEN DAYS later. Then, on February 3rd, the Kings begin a 5 game 15 DAY roadtrip, returning to Staples on February 16th.
I know this accounts for the “Grammy Awards Break”, but it still means that between JANUARY 23rd and FEBRUARY 16th the Kings will play 1 home game at Staples Center.
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Capt Jam Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:38 am
@Jonathan,
It’s an annual tradition now.
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NOOOO not the Blues!!!
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Just saw the full schedule. Those last 2 games against San Jose will be critical if we’re going to win the Pacific this year.
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OCT 7-8
OCT 29-30
NOV 16-17
NOV 22-23
DEC 22-23
JAN 14-15
FEB 3-4
FEB 11-12
FEB 21-22
FEB 27-28
MAR 8-9
MAR 30-31
The Los Angeles Kings will be playing back-to-back games 12 times this season. Jonathan Bernier better be ready.
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luuc Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:35 am
@Jonathan,
February could get interesting…
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Jonathan Reply:
June 23rd, 2011 at 11:41 am
@luuc, Forgot NOV 7-8, DEC 28-29 and MAR 16-17. Even more thankful we have Bernier – he’s definitely going to get his shot this season.
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If there is a readily apparent positive from the Europe trip, it’s that the Kings’s longest road trip will be 5 games. However, the home and home vs SJ to close out the season will be brutal.
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First time in history we are going to play at home on New Years….
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