Anze Kopitar’s postgame thoughts…
(on the game…)
KOPITAR: “We had trouble coming into this building last year, and it’s not that you’re thinking about that but it seems like against them it’s always a real grind game without a lot of scoring chances. Whatever you get, you’ve got to capitalize on them. We had a bunch of power plays and we had that as a result of moving our feet. You’ve got to capitalize on that. At the end of the day, that’s the difference, and we’re happy to get two points.’’
(on struggling in the first 10 minutes…)
KOPITAR: “I don’t think the first period was very good overall. Yeah, we had some chances, but it wasn’t the game that we’re supposed to play. (Jonathan Bernier) kept us in it. Going into the room down 1-0, we just made sure that it was addressed, and coming out of the game for the second period, I think we were moving our feet right away. We were moving the puck and as a result they were taking penalties and we were fortunate enough to capitalize on it.’’
(on reaching the 10-goal mark…)
KOPITAR: “I’m happy with my start. It obviously could have been better. There’s still room for improvement in consistency. I’ve been saying this all along. I’m happy with the start, but it’s still a long ways until the end of the season and I just want to keep going and help the team.’’
be happy kopi have a beer on the flight and pizza
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Way to go, Kopi. Love that guy.
They played 40 minutes and got lucky. A truly great Team would’ve punished the Kings for that first period.
You could’ve heard TM again about playing 60 minutes etc…..
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Let’s go boys play a complete 60 minute game tommorow and beat Dallas.
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Good game Kopi, wind it up all over again tomorrow!
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puck73 Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@Stuart, Cool, your not on moderation !
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Stuart Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:54 pm
@puck73, Our Mod is an awesome Mod!!! LOL no, no moderation, just not at work so not in front of the pc all day. btw not impressed with DB tonight… too many turnovers. he wasn’t the only one either, but still.
I’ll take the 2 pts and fly into the night!
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prosmar Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:55 pm
@Stuart, noz impressed with DB any night this season…
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:28 pm
@prosmar, Dustin Brown’s had some nights when he was, or should have been, the first star.
kinginsaltlake Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@puck73, Will you please explain to folks how hard it is for a NHL team to win in all 3 periods? Some folks around here just don’t get it.
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puck73 Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
@kinginsaltlake, VERY
Andrew: the second coming Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@kinginsaltlake, good breakdown puck
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:33 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
Hopefully this year Kopi will get
the recognition he rightly deserves…
As mentioned before..Al this after coming
back from a major injury…
A commitment to excellence..
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Stuart Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:55 pm
@SLIM, mad skill… puck on a string, size to spare, awesome touch, soft hands = total package!
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SLIM Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@SLIM,
@Dominick from earlier….
Manch was great..Went in locker room and took
pix…which I sent to Waves..they weren’t that good of quality..
The building gave me a sleeveless fleece vest and a tumbler..
I scored big time…The Russians were sent up next morning..
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KC23 Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
@SLIM, I feel sorry for all those in the east that just have no idea just how good Kopitar is. Lets all admit it ourselves though, we didn’t appreciate Richards until he became a King. The guy is a stud that gives move wow moments several times a game. And not just the almost a goal plays, just those little plays in and around the net that are so clever.
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anonandonanon Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:36 pm
@SLIM, Kopi has gone from third gear to fourth. The guy has overcome language and culture issues, has endured wretched teams here in LA and in itnl comp and tonights interview with Engblom was the first time I’ve seen the complete and mature Anze. Thanks Dean for Richards and Gagne. Thanks Dave for Anze and the Quick.
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Keep it going Kopi everytime u get a point u make a win out of it or close to it
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When will we as fans realize that this is the NHL if you think that we will outplay every team for 60 minutes, you must be high. The Kings came together and playes well enough to win. Our 3 line still is suffering. We have got to get some goals from our bottom lines. Richards makes missing Simmonds real easy. Clifford got close today, but still no cigar. Nothing on this planet is quite like watching the Kings win. Oh and what about Bernier, Best game we seen from him in a long time. We need more National TV games. Felt like the Playoffs. It’s madness being a Kings fan. Get on the plane and have a good flight to Dallas. Lrt’s get a couple more boys!!
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CB14 Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:01 pm
@kinginsaltlake, I don’t expect the Kings to outplay anyone for 3 periods, but not showing up in the 1st period has been a recurring theme to this season. I believe we’re the lowest scoring team in the league in the 1st period. I’ll take a 1st period in which we play even with the other team. I just hate it when it takes us a whole period to show up for the game.
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colo king fan Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:47 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
You can’t win a game in the first period, but you can certainly lose one in the first period. If the Kings played Detroit or Vancouver tonight, they’d be down 2-, or 3-0 in the second and probably would never have come back from it. Getting outplayed is one thing, not showing up at all is another.
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Kings are now leaving the arena . They all look like they are focussed on Dallas in a couple hours..
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I guess 40 minutes can get you a win…..I thought that Kopitar was missing tonight.Remember the Blues are not a top team.You play 40 minutes a night and you wont be around for long….
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puck73 Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@neil, The Blues had benn unbeaten since Hitchcock took over 7 games ago. Also, St. Louis has always been a house of horrors the last 15 years or so for this organization so I will take the 2 points.
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KC23 Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@neil, They been playing like a top team lately though. This was their first real set back under Hitchcock. Give the Kings top to bottom some credit. They came into a tuff building with their back up goalie and got a win in regulation against a conference team they’ll likely be up against to make the playoffs.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:30 pm
@neil, Kopitar SCORED tonight.
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I wish TM would let Kopi and Richards lead a practice to teach the rest of the team how to pass. That pass from Richards to Kopi awesome. Also the pass from Lokti to Richards was very good. The rest of the team really needs to improve there passing accuracy. That would lead to more one timers from the point. Instead of all the blocked shots because the reciever has to stick handle before he can shoot thus allowing the defense to get in the lane. If the Kings could improve the passing it would greatly improve the offense.
Good game tonight boys
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Stuart Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
@RLane420, been saying this for some time now… cannot be a great team with bad passing.
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Andrew: the second coming Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@RLane420, The one game where stick to stick passing was on point was the 5-2 win. Even when we scored 5-0 on the blues it wasnt as good as that game.
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You’re the new Captain Kopi, I will see it no other way until it is done. It is the answer, and Richards ia your ‘A’. There is no other way…
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Andrew: the second coming Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:25 pm
@jess, I think Richards being able to just come and play hockey is alot better.. He lets his play speak and he only gives instructions on ice.. Leaders dont need a letter to be leaders.
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AP Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:28 pm
@jess, maybe if you write this in every thread someone will care…oh, wait.
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Blake Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 10:24 pm
@jess, Yeah man give it a rest
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DD will be suspended for tomorrows game.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:32 pm
@Dan, Probably not that quickly, but he should be and will be suspended. That was just plain stupid–especially coming off that stunt in the crease a few games back.
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Kopitar to the rescue!
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Amazing player. He’s having one of his best statistical seasons – top five or six in the NHL in points – and he still demands more from himself. I love this guy.
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