The Kings are 30th in the NHL in scoring, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are 28th. Will it be a race to two goals tonight? All the action will be on Fox Sports West and on 1150-AM and affiliates, with all the game updates here as well…
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick against Sanford.
Kings 1, Blue Jackets 1: The Kings ended their scoring drought 4:33 into the third period. Anze Kopitar did the hard work, carrying the puck behind the net and into the corner. Kopitar then fed a pass to the blue line to Davis Drewiske, who shot quickly from the left point. With Dustin Brown in front of the net — the Blue Jackets called for goalie interference — the shot beat Sanford for Drewiske’s second career goal (and first since 2009). Kopitar and Brown got assists. The Kings had gone 130 minutes, 35 seconds, without a goal and 168:01 without an even-strength goal.
Kings 2, Blue Jackets 1: After going more than two hours of game time without a goal, the Kings scored twice within four minutes to take the lead. This time, Drew Doughty took a slap shot, through traffic, from the right point. Dustin Brown, near the slot, reached his stick out and deflected from the puck past Sanford. Simon Gagne also got an assist.
End of game: The Kings broke their five-game losing streak as they outshot the Blue Jackets 41-25.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick against Sanford.
Blue Jackets 1, Kings 0: For a sixth consecutive game, the Kings didn’t score a first-period goal and allowed the first goal. This time, after outshooting Columbus 25-13, the Kings allowed the first goal with 3:17 remaining in the second period. Vinny Prospal shot a loose puck, through traffic, and the shot deflected off Columbus’ Jeff Carter and looped up and over Quick’s shoulder and into the net. Nikita Nikitin also got an assist.
End of period: The Kings have now not scored a goal in 126 minutes, 2 seconds, and haven’t scored an even-strength or power-play goal in 163:28. Shots are 26-14 in favor of the Kings through two periods. The teams will play 4-on-4 for the first 1:54 of the third period.
FIRST PERIOD
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Blue Jackets’ Curtis Sanford.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Blue Jackets 17-6 but didn’t take the action to the net very often. Their best chance was a 2-on-1 break with Anze Kopitar and Simon Gagne, but Sanford made the save on Kopitar. The Kings went 0-for-1 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill, and Drew Doughty helped prevent a goal when he jumped into the crease to help Quick cover a loose puck.
GKG
[Reply]
-Looking forward to seeing how our boys can overcome adversity and still pull a Dub.
-LGMFK- (!!)
[Reply]
If The Kings can beat any team in the NHL right now, it’s the Jackets. GKG.
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
@Alexb20, Columbus did beat Vancouver the other night.
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
@Jeff, Columbus isn’t as bad as everyone thinks, they’ve yet to be shutout this season, they just loose leads late in the game. They need more defense, plus their goalie earlier in the year sucked. They can score a lot.
[Reply]
I’m very optimistic about tonights game, we can win a race to 2. It’s the race to 3 that we have a problem with.
I’m also thrilled I get to see a line combo that I’ve wished to happen all year long, Richardson-Loktionov-Lewis. Glad JS finally let me see those guys together!
[Reply]
kororr Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
@CB14, ugh, i hope your right. it seems like lately we can’t even win a race to one.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@kororr, That’s true, but I got the feeling that the speed line gets us an early goal tonight.
[Reply]
BrokeKingsFan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@CB14, Im excited to see that line as well! lets hope it pays dividends
[Reply]
King Alex Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:06 pm
@CB14, I’ve been waiting all season for thIs line too. Get it done boys!
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@CB14, race to 2 – winner!
[Reply]
oh great another backup goalie. maybe we can take advantage THIS time…
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
@TeamJMFJ,
But, but, Rask isn’t really a backup….
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
@TeamJMFJ, He’s not their backup he took over masons job earlier this year
[Reply]
Through me off for a second to see the thread posted.
I almost started turning the channel because I thought I was missing it.
Then I realized I was already on the right channel, and it wasn’t 4 o’clock yet.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
@Dominick, Glad to see you back here Dominick. We really need your optimism at a time like this.
[Reply]
How about a 0-0 game and winning it in the shootout 1-0.
[Reply]
I’ve got no confidence in this team. Hopefully they will win but I doubt it. Call me Debbie Downer.
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@Sancho, I wouldn’t be surprise if the Kings put all of there emotion from the last 72 hours and blow out Columbus, like 7-1.
[Reply]
Sancho Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
@Jeff, That’s the problem! They SHOULD beat them! However, I am not confident at all. What they need to do is PUMMEL them….will it happen? We’ll see?!?! Listen, I WANT them to win but……
[Reply]
Kingsfanone Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@Sancho,
You are lovely, Debbie Downer!
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
@Sancho, -I heard Debbie is a huge fan of duct tape..
[Reply]
Sancho Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
@jess,
Everyone is entitled to my opinion!
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
@Sancho, Absolutely, that was a super weak stab at a little dark humor
race to 2… LOL
sad.
[Reply]
Gary Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
@Stuart, Or 1
[Reply]
Tonight will be a 4-1 Kings victory. Lots of jump and fight in the guys.
GKG!!!
[Reply]
lets go now kings. big W
[Reply]
Hey Nick and Darrl, pull the string between the Dixie Cups a little tighter!!
[Reply]
I wonder if there’s ever been a record kept of who’s offense stunk so bad that they faced back up goalies all season, and still didn’t score?
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
@Dominick,
THAT would be a good record to check because I’m betting the Kings may have the worst record against backup goaltenders. (And no, Rask is still a backup even if some love pointing out that he’s no typical backup.)
[Reply]
5-0 Kings
[Reply]
Win!!!!
[Reply]
great start
[Reply]
kidding???
[Reply]
What the heck is happening? This is blanked up. 6 seconds? Unfreakinbelievable.
[Reply]
What the heck………..
[Reply]
Nice to see Gagne got the memo on early penalties
[Reply]
MM Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
@Happy Lappy, Does this mean he’s going to be benched next game?
[Reply]
Happy Lappy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
@MM, maybe, or memo may be in French.
[Reply]
6 secoonds in kings take a penalty. Here we go again. Common kings!
[Reply]
6 seconds. WTF
[Reply]
Are you kidding me with that? 6 seconds in..!!!??
Is there a curse? I think this team needs an excorcism.
[Reply]
Seriously, Gagne?! I’ll make a Lane Kiffin reference for the second time on this blog. At the beginning of this season, Kiffin harped on all the team’s penalties. Then he decided to stop talking about them at all, just punished the players responsible at the next practice without any further discussion. Trojans ended up with their best season in avoiding penalties in a very long time.
[Reply]
I think that might be a record for the fastest penalty in a game. Can someone check on that?
[Reply]
alright lets go now
[Reply]
Thankfully they killed it. Use your head Simon.
[Reply]
Off to a great start! [/SARCASM]
[Reply]
Is too early to start drinking to numb the pain caused by this season so far? It’s happy hour in Columbus right?
[Reply]
Will JS now bench Gagne next game?
Sorry couldn’t resist.
[Reply]
it’s happy hour in california..
[Reply]
Whoa! That guys name is Clitsome! Am I allowed to say that? It IS his name after all…
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
@John,
Not watching the game, but….LOL’d on that one.
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
@John,
–And another dude named Le’ Test Tube
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
@jess, And Umburger – in the voice of Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau.
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
@jess, I’m assuming your joking and know its letestu right? Lol although test tube was his nickname in Pittsburgh
[Reply]
I don’t care if lose or not in this game. JUST SCORE MORE THAN 2 GOALS AND I’LL BE HAPPY!!
[Reply]
Fteam that scores first will win, you heard it here first.
[Reply]
I have no idea how many times I try to say “don’t pass it up to a player heading towards you” but the Kings obviously don’t read this blog.
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
@Dominick, Probably not as much as I find myself repressing the “move your feet” scream. Often the most dangerous guy on the ice is the one who just made the pass, since the opponent’s focus leaves him. But the Kings invariably pass then coast or even just stand there.
[Reply]
lookin pretty good boys!! keep it up
[Reply]
I feel a 3 goal game given their play thus far. It would be a great confidence builder…
[Reply]
Did I just see the kings with an odd man rush? I must be going crazy I haven’t even had a drink yet!
[Reply]
So far not bad…
[Reply]
Sounds like Nick Nickson is watching from a TV. can’t hear anything in the back ground
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
@Lake Forest, I was just thinking the same thing. The stream I normally watch is about 5-6 minutes behind play, so I turned to the radio and can’t hear anything in the background.
[Reply]
That was marginal at best
[Reply]
If that FAIL by Williams doesn’t show this team lacks in confidence in the scoring department, I don’t know what does! I wasn’t much a fan of Kopitar’s 2 on 1 with Gagne either. Need to be burying those.
[Reply]
For christs sake Williams, just shoot the freakin thing.
Nice penalty Jarret. Glad to see our veteran players taking penalties. Gosh forbid THEY get benched.
[Reply]
Enough with the first period penalties already . . . sheesh.
[Reply]
gotta say, VV did need to sit after last game, good move by JS. Hope VV comes back fired up and playing more under control.
[Reply]
Whoa! What’s this? We’re outshooting our opponent! GKG!!!
[Reply]
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
@John,
That’s not always a good thing.
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
@John, 9 of 13 shots from outside the circles, according to Darryl on radio.
[Reply]
The BJ’s are really blowing these opportunities..
[Reply]
Scot Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
@jess,
hehe.. setting yourself for a lot of random @jess’s again I see!
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
@Scot,
Noooooo –not the black hood!
[Reply]
Sancho Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
@jess, You’re the first to think of that, I’m sure.
[Reply]
Jim fox “the jackets want to get the puck to the middle, shot from the middle, who wouldn’t wanna do that” …..The Kings?
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
@Brig33, That is why we need Sutter for coach. You don’t get your butt to the net your butt will be in the press box.
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
@Jeff, Not just that we need shots from scoring areas. Enough with every shot coming from the point or the boards
[Reply]
lets go now kings
[Reply]
You guys have no idea how liberating it is when you don’t have center ice or FS West.
I get to watch the Habs and Flyers.
[Reply]
pretty pathetic
[Reply]
Daryl Evans: All 5 Kings are on a different page. What the hell were they doing at their “spirited” practice yesterday??? Obviously it wasn’t fine-tuning their PP!
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
@bmova,
Not watching it right now, but that doesn’t sound too good.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
@bmova, The Kings aren’t at the point where they should be fine-tuning anything. They need to rebuild it first, then they can fine-tune it.
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
@CB14, Does it really matter at this point how they score? Just need them to score.
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
@CB14, Hurry back Mike Richards!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@bmova, Amen to that!
KingsFan1971 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
@bmova, I’ll second that amen
Only the Kings lose all their momentum on the PK and give the other team all the momentum on the PP
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
@ehdx3,
De ja vu…sounds like last year’s PP.
[Reply]
lousy pp there boys
[Reply]
Another awesome first period. 6 seconds in???? Smart guys.
[Reply]
Lake Forest Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@RobSD, 6 seconds in?? What did I miss?
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
@Lake Forest, Another stupid penalty.
[Reply]
Lake Forest Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@CB14, we got a penalty in the first 6 seconds??????? WHO was it?
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
@Lake Forest, I know it’s a little late, but it was Gagne. Better late then never.
[Reply]
Somebody please tell the players that shots from the blue line are not going to find there way in!!
[Reply]
Has Sanford had a tough save yet? I don’t remember one.
[Reply]
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
@Happy Lappy,
not that i recall
[Reply]
keep em scramblin boys
[Reply]
I bet Jim Fox is going to talk about how the kings are doubling up on shots. Bet he won’t talk about how all the forwards shoot from above the circles, and on the rush to boot.
[Reply]
DFW King Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
@kings king, Foxy should go investigate why the kings can’t seem to keep their balance.
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
@kings king, It’s the first period – got to warm up the goalie!
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
@kings king,
OMG, shot mentality at its finest?
[Reply]
If the boards were the net, we would have like 50 goals right now
[Reply]
John Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
@jess, LOL! That made me laugh….
[Reply]
looks like the kings are getting pretty decent pressure, but not a lot of quality shots though..
[Reply]
Omg they play the Sanford and son theme song when Sanford makes a save! You’re alright Columbus, you’re alright lol
[Reply]
number 6 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@Brig33,
what a shocker
[Reply]
Steve W Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
@Brig33, He’s 0-2 in his career against the Kings.
[Reply]
someone needs to inform the kings that there is also an offensive homeplate to get to as well…
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
@LAK27, Yeah but then they’re too far away from their own home plate. When they shoot from above the circles they’re closer to their defensive zone, that’s what matters to this team.
[Reply]
LAK27 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@CB14, sure does seem so…weak
[Reply]
Well at least we didn’t get scored on!
[Reply]
LAK27 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@bmova, give it time, give it time
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@bmova,
Glass half full type of person.
[Reply]
Kevco Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
@vplaza, Time to re-fill my half empty glass, pass the rum please
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@vplaza, That was more me being snide. It’s hard to be half-full right now!
[Reply]
17 shots, no goals. Is this goalie also “not a normal back-up goalie”? Yeah, didn’t think so.
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
@CB14,
This particular back-up goalie is very special. Very, very speeeccciiiaall.. And we make him feel special, and that is what counts..
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
@CB14, I said it earlier but Sanford isnt the backup, he took masons job because he was terrible earlier this season. Kind of like whats happening in st.louis with Elliot earlier in the season.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
@Brig33, Oh, ok. Thanks for the correction.
[Reply]
Wow another 1st period with no goals. Are we really this bad? Shot 1st doesnt always work when they are not quality shots.
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@rsoscia,
They’re the last place team -and they don’t have one either, so there!
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
@jess,
Yeah, Bluejacket fans, we’re 8 points ahead of you in the standings….SCOREBOARD!!!
[Reply]
Kevco Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
@vplaza, Not for much longer if the kings can’t find the inside of the net.
rsoscia Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@jess, And now they have 1 the Blue Jackets that is, So there
[Reply]
Box score says Kings outshooting them 15-6. But it sounds like those shots weren’t quality and didn’t really test the latest backup goaltender itching for a shutout against the Kings.
[Reply]
number 6 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
@vplaza,
It’s Terry Sawchuck’s son in law
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
@number 6, I thought it was another of Vezina’s grandchildren?
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@CB14,
I can see it now. Every opposing team’s backup is looking on the schedule for when they play the Kings and are lobbying the coach to play.
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:01 pm
@vplaza, As a hockey team, the Kings are dodgeball champions.
[Reply]
Dewey’s pissed!
Finally, some emotion.
[Reply]
What’s this? Shot mentality curse?
[Reply]
another scoreless first period…
and i thought it was a beautiful day in columbus for an exorcism…(!)
how-ev-a…they did play spirited and showed some inspired play…after the standard early penalties, which is the only thing these guys seems to accomplish on a consistent basis – sadly…
something to build on, i suppose…
[Reply]
no goal in the 1st. period, I’m shocked!
[Reply]
variable Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
@Happy Lappy,
aren’t we all…?
[Reply]
Let’s think positive. Good game! Goals will come in the 2nd…
[Reply]
I think we need to face the reality that the current team does not have the right mix of players that can create consisitent scoring opportunities. The absence of Handzus/Smyth/Simmonds has left a gaping hole. This isn’t something that any new “system” will fix. We need better players.
[Reply]
more patience..better shot selection…needs to take it a little harder to the net like Rich suggests but a better look offensivly… A baby step in the right direction..
[Reply]
Well, I thought that the first few shifts of the game would be an indication of where this team’s head is. A penalty 6 seconds in? No quality shots? Another backup goaltender vying for a shutout? No first period goal?
Makes me glad I’m still at work and unable to watch this. Maybe on the drive home….
[Reply]
if this were basketball, all the kings’ shots would come from the 3-point line. take it to the hole big man!!!
[Reply]
Pessimism has gotten me no where, so I’m going with 2 goals in the second. And they’ll celebrate the first as if they’ve won the cup.
[Reply]
the shots are there, but the blocking in front is not…and goaltenders are able to see the shots relatively easy…the shooter is also showing the shot too much – telegraphing it…
slot mentality needs to replace shot mentality…
if yr in the slot, yr expected to shoot…
[Reply]
KC23 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@variable, Yeah, that is the way I saw it. Disappointing once again. Especially the play of Williams, Gagne and Stoll.
[Reply]
variable Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
@KC23,
jw is really suffering – i don’t get why he’s lost so much, so fast…
stoll is bringing energy, but it seems displaced…or it’s nervous ebnergy insyead of a confident energy…
gagne is telegraphing his shot way too much…again, he’s around the puck a lot, but not making effective decisions…
[Reply]
OT, 0-0, with a an exciting 90-round shootout!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
@jess, LOL. That’s a good one.
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@jess,
Kings haven’t scored in five full consecutive periods of play. Anyone for a sixth?
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
@vplaza,
Hey, -what’s a few more periods between friends?
[Reply]
purple and gold Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
@jess, 0-0 for sure, but do we win the shootout?
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
@purple and gold,
Depends on how well the cards are shuffled..
[Reply]
There you have it. My key to the game (score in the first period) blown all to hell. Bussiness as ususal.. Well I will just have to call the 2nd period the first period from now on. GKG!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
@408kingsfan, Why not, the Kings do.
[Reply]
a scoreless first????
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
@California Royalty,
Kings stuck in Groundhog day…every first period is the same….
[Reply]
LAK27 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
@vplaza, rename the team to the Bill Murrays
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
@LAK27,
Kings leave the dressing room for the first period to “I Got You Babe” playing in the background….
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
@California Royalty, Shocking isn’t it?
[Reply]
KC23 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
@California Royalty, Yeah, playing pretty much the same unfortunatley.
[Reply]
variable Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
@California Royalty,
it’s really unreal…
[Reply]
mash-ola Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
@California Royalty, Holy Crap! ANOTHER scoreless first. Will this drought EVER come to an end???????? Aaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh.
[Reply]
who to bench now?
[Reply]
schwolf Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
@dm3977, Loktionov! Send this guy down asap!!! Kid has no confidence.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
@schwolf, That last sentence can be said about the entire team.
[Reply]
Darn commercial is teasing me. Luc saying he may unretire… I wish this was so.
[Reply]
purple and gold Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
@#1faninvegas, Speaking of commercials how hilarious is Westgarth’s.
[Reply]
#1faninvegas Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
@purple and gold,
Very funny! I like it.
[Reply]
Even though they didn’t score it was a heck of a lot better first period in a long time. if it wasn’t for this slumping first period blues we have been having all season, everyone would think it would of been a great first period.
[Reply]
The Kings have led after the 1st period only 4 times this year. The worst in the league.
[Reply]
If this was not during such bad times..we would be saying..a good first period for a road game….
[Reply]
Ok i’m gonna post what I know about Columbus, since I’ve seen a lot of their games, and it also seams like no one else here has.
!. Sanford isn’t the backup, Mason was terrible earlier this year so he took his job.
2. Sanford is pretty good, he saved a lot of games for them this year (prob the only reason they won games)
3. Columbus has yet to be shutout this season. they score goals pretty well.
4. They have terrible defense. They’re PK is awful.
5. They loose games in the third period. They usually loose it with around 5-10 min left. They cannot finish games well.
[Reply]
brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:02 pm
@brig33, also, this isn’t the same team from the beginning of the year. they have a lot more confidence, so don’t count on them just giving up at some point
[Reply]
kingszzz Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
@brig33, 1. Quick isn’t the backup, Bernier was terrible earlier this year so he took his job.
2. Quick is pretty good, he saved a lot of games for them this year (prob the only reason they won games)
3. Kings have already been shutout this season. they don’t score goals very well
4. They have terrible offense. Their PP is awful.
5. They lose games in the first period. They usually lose it with around 5-10 seconds in. They cannot start games well.
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
@kingszzz, Lol so the kings are almost the opposite of blue jackets lol
[Reply]
Missed the first, just got home. I take it I didn’t miss much?
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
@xeropoint,
You missed total, unfettered random hockey plays!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
@xeropoint, As usual.
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
@xeropoint, A heavy period with a shot mentality (i.e. Many low-percentage shots thrown on net!!!)
[Reply]
Since we have an interim coach, perhaps our interim name should be scrambled eggs –which are delicious, but still pretty mixed up!
[Reply]
what’s goin on with JW this year??
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
@letswinthecup2012, That’s a good question. I have no clue.
[Reply]
kingkrazy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
@letswinthecup2012, I’ve been wondering that since the start of the season
[Reply]
xeropoint Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@letswinthecup2012, What’s wrong with… everyone?
[Reply]
Heading home…hopefully they score on the way home so I have a reason to watch the third period.
[Reply]
Have we even had a one-timer in this game?
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Kings have never heard of one-timers. They like to wait until the defender is in front of them, then shoot and have them block it.
[Reply]
YoBro Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
@Jeff, THAT frustrates me more than anything!
Go Kings
[Reply]
sanford has been able to control pretty much every rebound exactly how he has wanted to..
[Reply]
Here’s an idea. How about some friendly wagers as to who’s going to finally score for LA…
[Reply]
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
@bmova,
westgarth??
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@letswinthecup2012, Voynov
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
@CB14, Whoops. Meant to reply to @bmova.
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
@CB14,
agreed
LAK27 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@bmova, i think Bernier has a better chance of scoring right now from the bench than the players on the ice.
[Reply]
Brig33 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@bmova, Mike Richards
[Reply]
Deadmarsh Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@bmova, Mike Richards.
[Reply]
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:13 pm
@bmova,
I’m guessing Quick has a better chance of scoring than our forwards right now.
[Reply]
Kevco Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
@bmova, Bailey!
[Reply]
#1faninvegas Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
@bmova,
Jim Fox. Puck73. Or Jess.
Just kidding.
Seriously… Kopitar
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@bmova, You’re all wrong!!! Now lower your heads in shame
[Reply]
Watching the game tonight, reminds me of my first construction job. The foreman told us to sand this floor and my buddy and I tired of this quickly and took off to burn one in the car around the corner. While we were gone, the boss returned with the owner and walked in to see these vibrating sanders moving around the room randomly with rubber bands wrapped around them as to not marr the furniture..
[Reply]
Dom Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@jess, haha, thanks for making my evening with that story….!!!!!
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@jess, You invented the Roombasander!
[Reply]
Which King will score the 1st goal tonight?
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
@Jay GoLAKings, You’re a little late, look up.
[Reply]
Kevco Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
@Jay GoLAKings, Better questions is will the Kings score again in 2011?
[Reply]
lets go PP goal now…….please
[Reply]
Lewis on the PP??? Desperate times call for desperate measures!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
@bmova, The LA Kings. The only place where you can go from a healthy scratch for 10 straight games as a 4th liner, to recieving Power Play time.
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
@bmova, I think they should have a PP with richie-lewis-westgarth-scuderi-greene. Can’t be any worse then whatever is out there now.
[Reply]
Best part of the game…..no moreau or hunter
[Reply]
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
@neil,
we’re not losing YET??
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
@tacomakingsfan, Not scoring either.
[Reply]
Cruiznblue Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
@neil,
And it doesn’t seem to be helping either
[Reply]
Nice job Drew.
[Reply]
Doughty………..
[Reply]
Gary Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@Deadmarsh, Not worth 7 bucks, much less 7 million. unreal!
[Reply]
That was just an awesome PP. I mean just wow. The puck movement, moving the penalty killers around, screening Sanford…keep it up Kompon!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@bmova, Are we sure Kompon’s still in charge of the PP? Once Murray was fired Bob and Jim said that Stevens would now handle the forwards line changes, and Kompon the d-men changes. Did they also change PP and PK duties? Not that it matters since the PP still stinks.
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
@CB14, Oh, you might be right. I heard that JK would handle the D, and JS the forwards. I just assumed that each would continue their role with the PP and PK. But as you pointed out, it really doesn’t matter!
[Reply]
scootty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
@bmova, I cannot wait until Kompon is gone. How he has kept his job this long, is beyond me.
[Reply]
closing in on almost 2 hours of playing with no goals scored, kings…..
[Reply]
Seems we can’t get any worse on our PP? or can we? It’s the bottom but nowhere to go but up right? Right?
[Reply]
LAK27 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@wannabeking, let’s hope so :/
[Reply]
alright enough!! time for a scrap
[Reply]
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
@frankie,
something….
[Reply]
why does the radio feed sound so awful
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
@typicaljs,
Cause Nick and Darryl aren’t pulling the string between the dixie cups tight enough?
[Reply]
Jay GoLAKings Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
@typicaljs, It’s Columbus… low buget equipment
[Reply]
Marc Nathan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
@typicaljs, the worst part is, I was in my car and the XM feed was the Jackets (I guess cause they heard how awful the Kings feed was) and about 8 minutes into the first they switched over to the Kings feed. Jesus, it’s abominable.
[Reply]
What a suckfest……
[Reply]
neil Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@Doughty8, Its the B.J.”s !!!!!!!!!!
[Reply]
radio is being broadcast from Slovania not a lot of effoty
[Reply]
I think it’s going to be a race to 1 goal.
[Reply]
Doughty8 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
@CB14, How about 1/2 goals ??
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
@Doughty8, That’s actually realilstic for the Kings. LOL
[Reply]
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
@Doughty8,
Hitting the post maybe?
[Reply]
Trying to come up with ideas for offense. Hmmm… maybe try shooting from somewhere other than within 3′ of the boards?
[Reply]
scootty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
@xeropoint, Dot-to-board hockey. Isn’t it great?
[Reply]
beat you to it FSW…
[Reply]
2 straight games, time wise, without a goal. Apparently the time is not now.
[Reply]
Is the game being called from a bomb shelter?? GKG!!
[Reply]
It’s crazy, we’re consistently a couple of inches out of position for goals.
[Reply]
Gary Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
@DEH, That’s because we suck
[Reply]
Brown looks a lot better breaking into the zone on the left side….
[Reply]
This game is like two hermit crabs fighting over a shell
[Reply]
Cruiznblue Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
@jess,
It’s more exciting watching the crabs too
[Reply]
PP Anybody? Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
@jess, Nice analogy
[Reply]
Damn it
[Reply]
Game over
[Reply]
Lol. What else can you do, at this point?
[Reply]
colo king fan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
@xeropoint,
Laugh? Drink? Or options A and B as I call them.
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@colo king fan, Lorenzo? Is that you?
[Reply]
Somebody play taps cause we’re done….
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
@Deke’r, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw
[Reply]
losing to the blue jackets. How pathetic. This team’s biggest problem is they believed the hype.
[Reply]
Yikes! WTH???
[Reply]
I think I’m gonna cry.
[Reply]
Strange idea — instead of simplifying the offense, let’s complicate it. You know, like maybe set up a shot from the slot or something. Center lane drive is great and all but if the bad-angle shot is being swallowed by the goaltender, center lane drive won’t help much.
The way they take shot mentality, they might as well be shooting just past the center red.
[Reply]
Gary Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
@Eberlin, how about getting some traffic in front of the net. They play on the perimeter. This team is soft.
[Reply]
Game?
[Reply]
Am I watching a minor league game?
[Reply]
Simarosa Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
@the hockey don,
You certainly wouldn’t be watching the Monarchs.
[Reply]
I like our compete. We got them right where we want them…..
GKG
[Reply]
Even Nick Nickson sounds defeated.
[Reply]
DL better start packing his suitcase.
[Reply]
Fox’s comment after the goal “will the kings be able to keep up the offense after the blues goal” what game is he watching, there has been no kings offense I. Several games.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:35 pm
@Kevco, Blues?
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
@Kevco, I think by offense he’s implying the rare instances when the Kings are in the Blue Jacket’s end and the puck is also in that general vicinity!
[Reply]
Kevco Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
@bmova, Offense is defined as keeping the puck jammed up against the boards or shooting form the circles.
[Reply]
This is becoming almost laughable. I mean the boys must be squeezing their sticks ridiculously tight right about now. JQ and JB have to feel like they can’t even give up a single goal.
[Reply]
California Royalty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
@SpencerMaze, Well every game starts in Overtime for the Kings. Tonight’s OT goal was scored late in the 2nd…
[Reply]
might take a nap now..
[Reply]
Why can’t we get stupid bounces like that??
[Reply]
Deke'r Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
@Cruiznblue, …cause the boys don’t believe they will…
[Reply]
DEH Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
@Cruiznblue, right, instead we get the bounce that’s an inch away from the reach of the winger standing in front of an empty net.
[Reply]
luckily the 3rd is our best period, so there still might be hope…
[Reply]
xeropoint Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
@Stuart, By “best” you mean…?
[Reply]
Stuart Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@xeropoint, the best for creating empty opportunites for an entire 20 minutes… we’re 1/3 there!
GKG
[Reply]
Lagging in puck management again…and getting out hit…
[Reply]
Nash and Martinez both get penalties. I’ll take that tradeoff anyday.
[Reply]
Well they can’t score 5 on 5 5 on 4 maybe they can score 4 on 4.
[Reply]
During this slump how many goals scored against have been of the flukey variety and yet the Kings can’t even buy a goal.
[Reply]
I hope we get 40 shots and no goals in the next 5 games. Mabye then they’ll realize that this shot mentality mindset DOESN’T WORK.
[Reply]
Cruiznblue Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
@CB14,
TM still is haunting this team. “Compete and shoot!”
[Reply]
DEH Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
@CB14, yeah, especially if all the shots are taken from the boards. You can’t score playing footzies on the boards, you have to attack the middle and win faceoffs. When Richards gets back I thing they should try:
Kopitar/Stoll Stoll/Kopitar Penner/Brown
Gagne Richards Williams
Richardson/Lewis Lokti Penner/Brown
Clifford Fraser Westy/Richardson
Pair Kopitar with Stoll to have stoll play the “sniper” on the wing, since we don’t really have one, and switch faceoffs duties between Stoll and Kopitar… let’s face it, Kopitar is good but not at taking faceoffs.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@DEH, Not bad lines, but I don’t think it even matters at this point, unfortunately. I was excited to see the Richie-Lokti-Lewis line tonight, but just like everyone else, they’ve done nothing.
[Reply]
DEH Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
@CB14, yeah, it’s a bad funk now, they need to go eat lunch at Lucky’s bar, find a four leaf clover, buy a few lucky rabbit’s feet, wear multi-colored socks, shave the left side of their beard, and/or circumambulate Wayne Gretzky. Something needs to change their luck, I mean they are missing by inches in positioning for goals and give up BS WTF like goals that defy the laws of physics.
shots 26-14 after two – the more things change….
is a loss to Columbus rock bottom? Doesn’t get much worse, and they already lost to the Ducks so thats out.
[Reply]
Kings need net presents.
[Reply]
Deadmarsh Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
@kingszzz, !
[Reply]
On the brightside, Pronger is out for the season.
You suck Pronger.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Beat ya to it Foxie
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Whoops, didn’t know it was a concussion. Now I don’t feel so good. Hope he’s alright.
[Reply]
SpreignedAnkle Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@CB14, I had the same thought process. I hate Pronger with a passion; but I don’t want to see him go out like that, it’s a bummer.
Can we pull Pallfy out of europe???
[Reply]
Cruiznblue Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
@Cruiznblue,
Or is it Palffy?
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
@Cruiznblue, Palffy.
[Reply]
Deadmarsh Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
@Cruiznblue, Palffy. As in Deadmarsh/Allison/Palffy
[Reply]
Geez… doesn’ ANYONE want to score tonite?? It’s like watching paint dry on a wall out there tonite…
[Reply]
Game’s over
[Reply]
mash-ola Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:43 pm
@Robert R, It’s OVAH!
[Reply]
6 periods without a goal and counting…
[Reply]
How many goals they gave up right after the faceoff? It’s almost like when they lose faceoff, they immediately go into a panic mode. And I also would like to know the successful percentage of a clear cut 2 on 1 if there is such a data available. I’m prerry sure they are also dead last in that category.
[Reply]
I’ve never seen a team more out of position than the Kings right now…I mean they constantly skate to places in the offensive zone where they cannot score from. I wonder if any coach has ever shown them game footage to see how poor their offensive positioning is? Why would 2 or 3 players be behind the goal at the same time? Has anyone ever heard of the slot? Or maybe try skating to the front of the net with the puck, not stop at the corner of the top of the trapezoid where it’s impossible to score from.
[Reply]
com’on boys you can do it, go cliffie go
[Reply]
Is there a rule against playing 2 goalies? Since we can’t score, how about playing one forward, 3 d-men and 2 goalies. I bet we would do better.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
@King-C, I think the rule is you can only have 1 player with goalie pads, chestguard, glove, ect. on the ice at a time. So tell Bernier to put on skaters pads and get out there.
[Reply]
Not even going to watch anymore. Waste of my life.
[Reply]
Will the Kings ever again score more than 2 goals this Season? Hmm, I wonder…..
[Reply]
Deadmarsh Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
@KindSir, Will they score ONE?
[Reply]
scootty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
@KindSir, 2 goals? Let’s get to 1 first.
[Reply]
Contenders? No,just pretenders. I think some players do not wanna play for this team or DL.
[Reply]
Im turning the game off, I’ve never been so bored watching hockey in my life. Maybe this team needs a trade or something
[Reply]
Wow, this is so disappointing. Our forwards are playing like such an amazing collection of pathitic losers. Every last one of them.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
@KC23, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT9aU8-ofdA&feature=related
[Reply]
Brown should step up and step off and give up his. “C”. Until someone can get this team playing with more grit
[Reply]
wes Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
@sjwalke1, “should step off and give up” had the game winner, no? was the key to DD2′s goal too, no?
[Reply]
no intensity..DD8 had the best idea…get a penalty when we had a PP….so we could skate 4 on 4.. Thinking outside the box!!!!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
@neil, Actually that’s Drew thinking inside the box. The penalty box that is.
[Reply]
neil Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
@CB14, try anything!!!!!! Try 4 forwards..Maybe it will loosen the team uop!!! 4 forwards and one defensemen!!!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
@neil, Can’t be any worse.
Even Foxy pleading to the hockey gods!!
Serves the boys right for the way they’ve behaved the last month or so… Prayers not answered, must search within.
[Reply]
This might be the last time we hear Kompon as a Kings coach.
[Reply]
scootty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@Jeff, We could only hope.
[Reply]
Pull the goalie at the start of the third??? Confuse the B.J???? anything is worth a try!!!!!
[Reply]
Getting a goal may in fact prove to be tougher than finding the elusive bristle-thighed bugle-billed spotted eight toed thankle-thunker sought after by crypto-zoologists in the jungles of Angola for centuries..
[Reply]
They’re looking for goals so they’re gonna talk to Kompon. LOL That’s a good one Bob and Jim. Hahahaha
[Reply]
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
@CB14,
haha had the same thought
[Reply]
Too much negativity. The boys are playing a good roadie. One fluke goal. I feel the dam’s gonna burst here in the 3rd. They’re actually GETTING chances.
Go Kings
[Reply]
scootty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
@YoBro, You mean they’re going to score A goal?
[Reply]
YoBro Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
@scootty, I figure several.
Go Kings
[Reply]
Hartnell and Yagr are awesome!
Tune into The NHL Network for some good hockey!
;p
[Reply]
Stuart Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@Token, ouch that stung ;(
[Reply]
@Deadmarsh,
i was just thinking the same thing
[Reply]
Deadmarsh Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
@letswinthecup2012, He’s the only one with any sense on the ice. He really has become the heart and soul of this team.
[Reply]
damnit keep that in Drew!!
[Reply]
Did anyone hear Kompon’s interview just now with Foxey? Sheeesh.
[Reply]
The Columbus announcers just said “neither team has scored on their man power advantages” And you guys were mouthing Canadian announcers?
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
@California Royalty, What’s wrong with Canadian announcers? More specifically, which one(s) are you referring too?
[Reply]
California Royalty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
@bmova, Nothing is wrong with Canadian announcers. I’m Canadian.
Just a lot of the guys were complaining they “had to watch the Hockey Night In Canada feed” in the game against Montreal.
Someone said hall of fame announcer, Bob Cole, was “dopey”….
[Reply]
man, Kopi needs to wake the effup!!
[Reply]
Deadmarsh Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
@Stuart, 6.8 million.
And what about Drew?!!
[Reply]
California Royalty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
@Stuart, He was a beast tonight!
[Reply]
HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
@California Royalty, Kopi was a beast for the first time in awhile. I would have picked him #1 star tonight.
[Reply]
Put the damn puck in the damn net!!! There’s only a goalie in front of the net, not a brick wall.
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
@bmova, Thank you!
[Reply]
To think that I almost drove the 2 hours to the Nationwide Arena to see this sucky game. Could go to the Red Wings game, but not without wearing a paper bag over over my head
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Please make it stand.
[Reply]
If this game ends in a 2-1 shootout loss for the kings ( Sanford poke checks a shot by Stoll which slams off the boards and sneaks past Quick) will sutter ask for “doughty like” money to come here ?
[Reply]
LOL!!!
[Reply]
DD2
[Reply]
drewiskie would get the kings first goal in forever.
[Reply]
Can we play in the ECHL. IN Ontario
[Reply]
Deke'r Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
@rsoscia, ….they could…but the Reign can score multiple goals…
[Reply]
Here’s the deal… I take responsibility for this disaster. Until the Kings win… I will not comment or say anything. Therefore, the #1fan is officially tapping out until a “w”
Omg… a goal
[Reply]
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@#1faninvegas, So, it started working instantly
[Reply]
They should sit doughty. Voy. Has played better
[Reply]
California Royalty Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
@sjwalke1, You’re being sarcastic right? This has been one of Doughty’s best games of the year.
[Reply]
WTF!!! YEAH!!!!
[Reply]
I feel like there should be fireworks and banners flying from the sky
[Reply]
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
@Jay Russ,
and a marching band!
[Reply]
Well whadya know…
[Reply]
Uh oh!! What’s this?? Woo hoo a FREAKING GOAL!!
[Reply]
That is why DD2 is playing.
[Reply]
You know Toronto hates us
[Reply]
heck yes!!!!
[Reply]
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!
[Reply]
WOW, a goal!!!
[Reply]
Finally get a break. Now we got ourselves a game.
[Reply]
Drewiske scores? The end is nigh!
[Reply]
Whiskey!
[Reply]
Way to stick with it Whiskey!!!!!
[Reply]
I can’t believe we actually recovered a puck on the dump in…
[Reply]
Brown got away with that one.
[Reply]
Great we got a goal but really this team has no clue what to do with the puck once they cross the blue line.
[Reply]
what the hell type of pass was that doughty. omfg!
[Reply]
Now is the TIME Westy!!
[Reply]
The columbus fans are just upset because our goal didn’t bounce off a clown’s nose and then knock down like 8000 dominos which pushed a golf ball into a cup, which tipped over to hit a swing with a bowling ball -which tripped a weighted stick, which hit a puck which flew off a chuck norris action figure over Quick’s shoulder into the net like their goal did.
[Reply]
Danielle Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
@jess, LOL
[Reply]
KDinUT Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
@jess, LOL
[Reply]
Lou Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
@jess, HAHA oh man I read this in a library and I still guffawed.
[Reply]
when watching on T.V. you will see 3 Kings against 5 B.J. players.Hard to score that way..we havnt activaqted our defensemen at all tonight..Playing not to lose..One time Scuds was closer to center ice then the Blue line when we had the puck …..watch and you will see what I mean…
[Reply]
“Tempers flaring” One of my Bob Miller fav’s.
[Reply]
If your not cheating then your not trying
[Reply]
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Reply]
Yesssssss!
[Reply]
GOAL!!
[Reply]
OMG 2GOALS YESSSS GKG
[Reply]
Brownie with a goal. It’s raining pucks.
[Reply]
Yes a million dollar shot
[Reply]
YES!!!!!
[Reply]
Is it Christmas already? TWO in one game?!
[Reply]
bmova Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
@xeropoint, How about 2 in one period!!!
[Reply]
Holy COW another goal….Both goals by DD1 and DD2
[Reply]
DD!
[Reply]
Steve Jensen Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
@Steve W,
Brown got a stick on it on the way in.
[Reply]
I was already complaining about the 12 to 6 wind up too!!!
[Reply]
Again? Now I know the world is going to end..
[Reply]
there we go kings!!
[Reply]
I like our shot mentality
[Reply]
Thank god
[Reply]
Somewhere TM is laughing.
Defensemen, scoring goals.
Shot mentality.
[Reply]
!!!YES!!!
[Reply]
Wait, what? Two goals? In the same WEEK?!?
[Reply]
here comes the flood
[Reply]
Oh well it is DB not DD
[Reply]
Great play by Kopi to hold on to that puck and get things going. Two score in a row.
[Reply]
Pili Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@DFW King, Kopi’s been tremendous. at moments he seems to take over the game. A pleasure to watch.
[Reply]
Brownie gets the 2nd. goal.
[Reply]
Alright JQ, that’s a quota for tonight. Everything’s on you now!!!
[Reply]
DD2+DD2 = ?
How wild would it be if the Kings fortunes turned around because of a Davis Drewiske goal?
[Reply]
It’s snowing in Hell!!!!!!
[Reply]
You know things are bad when we get exstatic over 2 goals.
[Reply]
Pili Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
@CB14, LOL
[Reply]
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
@CB14,
just imagine 3
[Reply]
xeropoint Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@CB14, Soooo… you’re saying we should stop planning the parade route?
[Reply]
Dominick Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
@CB14, 10 games since we’ve scored 3, sooooooooo I guess 2 is awsome. Typical game though. Goalie can’t make a mistake what so ever.
[Reply]
Stuart Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
@Dominick, I’ll take a typical win right about now
[Reply]
mash-ola Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
@CB14, Or sweating out a hard-fought win against… The Columbus Blue Jackets. The only team as bad if not worse than the Kings at the moment.
On to Hockeytown… woo hoo…
[Reply]
one more goal will be great for the teams confidence
[Reply]
C’mon guys hold the lead for win #500…Oh wait a minute…Never mind.
[Reply]
Why do I feel like this is a must win at this point?
[Reply]
Wait aminute….. Soooooooo….
-your saying…..
WE HAVE A CHANCE??? WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!
[Reply]
Happy Lappy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
@jess, nice dumb & dumber
[Reply]
Dominick Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
@jess, Is this where she says “yeah, like 1 in a million”.
[Reply]
Happy Lappy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
@Dominick, yup
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:25 pm
@Dominick,
I’m not sure what your talking about, but I like, -have this job as a janitor in a ivy league university where I complete equations in the middle of the night that professors can’t figure out (and my friend is ben aflec) etc…
[Reply]
Now to wipeout the 2 goal jinx….
[Reply]
Clifford was totally held!!!
[Reply]
No trip!!
[Reply]
I would have posted earlier, but I was revived just now. We’ve become a scoring machine. Sorta.
[Reply]
Happy Lappy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
@Robert R, I haven’t posted because I literally feel asleep after the 1st.
[Reply]
Stuart Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
@Happy Lappy, I hate getting old!
[Reply]
Keep an eye on Nash. He seems to always score a last minute goal against us.
[Reply]
did anyone notice that power drive by Penner, wow that was really great to see.
[Reply]
Can’t help myself, byt I like how Penner works… or like Jackets don’t?
[Reply]
These stats really bummed me out, we need a third goal!
The Kings had gone 130 minutes, 35 seconds, without a goal and 168:01 without an even-strength goal.
[Reply]
Who ever thought that dd2 could keep vv on the bench
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
@neil, DD2 would be a game hero if he leveled Nash right now.
[Reply]
I miss somebody between the circles!!!
[Reply]
There’s a typo in the title of this post. It says the Kings are leading in the 3rd period after entering it behind. Really cruel joke Rich. Stop getting our hopes up. Whatever dude!
[Reply]
Danielle Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@wavesinair, LOL
[Reply]
Post
[Reply]
An empty net THIRD goal?!?!?!?!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@California Royalty, Don’t jinx them.
[Reply]
Who gets the empty netter?
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
@jess, I think Brown leads the kings in empty netters.
[Reply]
All our work shooting pucks in the last few games should pay off into that empty net
[Reply]
34 seconds boys……………GKG!
[Reply]
Empty netter. Just as I was calling for a time out, Foxy announced it.
[Reply]
Stevens seems to be more vocal than TM
Go Kings Go
[Reply]
Can I get some help. Doing a crossword puzzle. Three letter word. Clue is: leading after regulation.
[Reply]
CpnPayne Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
@Kings Fan in MN,
WIN!!!!!!!!!
[Reply]
QUICKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Reply]
Whew!
[Reply]
Quick is the man.
[Reply]
great game saving save by quicker
[Reply]
Break ‘em up!
[Reply]
Stuart Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
@JackKent Cooke, LMAO!
[Reply]
A WIN!!!!!!!
[Reply]
I don’t know about you guys but I’m popping champagne!!
[Reply]
I think we can all agree that this was a monsterous win!
[Reply]
WOOHOOO A WIN!!!!
[Reply]
i think i’m going crazy…did we just win a 2-1 game…?!?!?!
pheeeeeeeewwwwwww….(!)
[Reply]
That was uhg-lee but right on!
[Reply]
Unbelievable. FINALLY!!!
Stevens 1-1
[Reply]
I’ll take it! Not gonna bother complaining, or even reading any complaints… got a win and that’s what counts.. point’s-wise we’re back over .500, once again, I’ll take it.
[Reply]
Nothing to get too excited about, but we needed that one. The boys certainly look excited out there celebrating the win. Hopefully this gets them out of their funk.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
One more thing, that was our first win after trailing after the 2nd period.
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
@CB14,
That was good to see.
[Reply]
Kingsfanone Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
@jess,
Damn right!
wow!!! somebody sucks more than kings
[Reply]
YES!!!!!! (I just yelled that in my office)
[Reply]
I was hoping we would another game this year! WE won! We won!
[Reply]
Yes love it. Kings win kings win kings win
[Reply]
That could’ve been the biggest empty netter in franchise history… pop the 3 goal cherry!
[Reply]
Great shot mentality and compete boys, lol. We managed to actually get two points.
[Reply]
Thank goodness
[Reply]
I’ll take a win. A win is a win. Well done, boys.
[Reply]
StankBloat Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
@Jack Aubrey, Amen ! Like Bob said, “something to build on”……good job boys
[Reply]
How sad is it that we are all popping chapagne and dancing cause we beat the jackets.
Now we need to dominate the wings!! 5-0 kings shutout wings!
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
@Mars, It’s very very sad, yet totally understandable.
[Reply]
Kingsfanone Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
@CB14,
I agree. Celebrating a win over Columbus like they are a contender or something. But gotta get a win when they can, beat the teams they’re supposed to.
[Reply]
detroit king is the better test. this was practice. Penner is looking better.
[Reply]
That last face off was pretty sick.
[Reply]
goldielocks Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@Purple and Gold,
Nash actually changed his position a little bit to his left, and Stoll was seeing the lane through where Nash was. That was pretty genius.
[Reply]
Wow, Brownie has got tears in his eyes, guess he’s feeling the relief.
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
@Happy Lappy,
He sure did!
[Reply]
gmo Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@Happy Lappy,
did he actually?
[Reply]
McDonalds Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
@gmo,
Not really haha. Just sweat
[Reply]
Good win kings!!!!
[Reply]
About time they come back to win it in the third period when they were down going into it. 2 years ago we were a comeback team. We need more of that this year (besides the fact we needs more wins in general) ….. Glad I didn’t turn the game off after the 2nd
[Reply]
I beleived I called this 3rd period comeback!
[Reply]
Somebody pinch me – need to be sure this isn’t a dream . . . .
[Reply]
I wonder if Detroit plays their backup against the Kings.
[Reply]
….and the 2 goal jinx lives on…
[Reply]
vplaza Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
@Deke’r,
Against the worst team in the conference, no less.
[Reply]
HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
@vplaza, Canucks only got one against them you know.
[Reply]
Shakes Reply:
December 16th, 2011 at 9:44 am
@HockeyOnlyAwaitingModeration,
+1
I’d love to see more shots from DD like that blast on the goal.
[Reply]
I love John Stevens fist pump at the end of the game
[Reply]
kinginsaltlake Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
@The Batman, Maybe Stevens should stay on staff as our defensive coach.
[Reply]
Lou Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
@kinginsaltlake, I’d be down.
[Reply]
gmo Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
same here hope whoever the new coach is keeps him
[Reply]
Wasn’t the prettiest win we will ever see, but a win is a win. If we make the playoffs by 2 points we should look back at this game. WOW!! And to those who commented earlier about Brown giving up his “C”. Thanks for the words, but My opinion stays the same. Brown is our Captain and will be until he willing gives it over or is traded to another team.
[Reply]
Happy Lappy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
@kinginsaltlake, he and Kopi played their hearts out tonight.
[Reply]
JD Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
@kinginsaltlake,
Thanks my friend. I thought I was the only one getting sick and tired of all the Brown bashing. This guy has been here since his rookie season and has earned that “C” through hard work and dedication to this organization. He never held out when his contract was negotiated. He signed for six years because he wanted to be here. A superstar he isn’t, but he’s not as bad as some of these posts make him out to be. Appreciate him for the type of player he is.
[Reply]
A win, 2 goals–this heralds the beginning of the Messianic Era.
[Reply]
Chucker Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
@Robert R, hahahaha
[Reply]
big chance to go to detroit, may just have to make that happen……..
excited if we go, 3 hours away.
kings vs. wing ticket $100
red wing beer $40
red wing hot dog $3
kings win over wings, big celebration in Windsor Ontario
[Reply]
Jimmyo777 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
@Harty, How about: Ticket – $100
Beer – $40
Hot Dog – 3
Win over Detroit – PRICELESS !!!!!
[Reply]
Finally a good 3rd period. Congrats to Brown and Whisky, but more importantly once again to Quick. Wasn’t all that pretty, but I’ll take it.
[Reply]
It was just snowing in South Orange County. Today is full of miracles. Snow and a Kings win in the 3rd period =)
[Reply]
Kingsfanone Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
@Danielle,
Thunder & lightning in Long Beach!
[Reply]
Any calls on whether we will se our new coach appear in Detroit??
[Reply]
Happy Lappy Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
@jess, I’m betting on the first game back home against the Quacks.
[Reply]
DEH Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
@jess, who sutter?
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:49 pm
@DEH, I wish DL would read this article from THN
http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43581-Proteau-Kings-would-be-wise-to-hire-Dallas-Eakins-as-head-coach.html
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
@DEH,
Sounds like he is the likely canidate unless DL put out some dis-information as a lost leader but I doubt it.
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
@jess, What is sad too is there are TWO articels on the Kings on THN that boil down to Sutter being a bad choice.
If they are picking him, I hope everyone it wrong.
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
@Mars,
I read them both. I’m not going to get too fired up about anything yet. I wrote my letter to leiweke and have done my part. We shall see.
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@jess, What’s a “lost leader”? Are you mixing your metaphors or is that some sly reference to TM?
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
@Kenny44,
A lost leader is a marketing term where a store or a company will put something on sale to create interest but really they are looking to lure people in to buy other products. In this case, although unlikely, I’m referring to DL potentially putting this out to take pressure off from other potential considerations and buy a little time.
Kenny44 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
@jess, I know, but Isn’t it “loss leader”?
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
@Kenny44,
You’re right! Did I in fact have TM in the back of my mind?
petemagoop Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@jess, TSN was saying the Kings will probably announce it next Tuesday – Bessie needs milken or sumpthun
[Reply]
jess Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
@petemagoop, LOL
[Reply]
Yeaaaaa! We finally beat a backup goalie.
[Reply]
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@DesertKing,
i believe he is their new #1, as mason took over as backup… could be wrong, but i thought i read that in an earlier post…
[Reply]
Shakes Reply:
December 16th, 2011 at 9:49 am
@letswinthecup2012, yeah he is…mason won against the Canucks but hadn’t played in 12 games. Sanford is their new #1
[Reply]
even my peanut butter and jelly sandwich tasted good tonight!!!
[Reply]
Kopitar is a BEAST!
[Reply]
Time to start rolling and take the Pacific Division lead. It’s not out of reach. GKG!
[Reply]
Oh snap DD made #4 on THN’s underachievers
4. Drew Doughty, Kings
The latest in a long line of players who’ve followed up a contractual stalemate with a tough start to the season, Doughty is on course to finish the year with 24 points – three fewer than he had his rookie season. In the first season of an eight-year, $56-million deal, that’s beyond unacceptable.
Source: http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43565-THNcom-Top-10-Underachieving-players.html
[Reply]
http://youtu.be/DnVrSZHnvYY
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
@wideleft, LOL. Doesn’t he suffer a heart attack immediately after that speech?
[Reply]
wideleft Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
@CB14, Like me watching them defend the empty net.
[Reply]
letswinthecup2012 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@wideleft,
perfect!!
[Reply]
The Kings won??? Next thing you tell is that the Clippers have Chris Paul…..
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:04 pm
@neil, And the Angels signed Pujols.
[Reply]
Kingsfanone Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@neil,
Pigs do fly!
[Reply]
Finally!
[Reply]
On to Detroit! Ain’t nothin’ gonna stop us now!!
[Reply]
gmo Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
@Robert R,
NOTHING!!!!!!
[Reply]
I feel Stevens deserves a shot as head coach. Glad we won, even if it’s against the Jackets.
[Reply]
the big difference between Stevens and Murray, Stevens benches players instead of calling them out.
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:22 pm
@DEH, I think he did a great job doing both actually, nice to see a good spin on benching someone.
[Reply]
Wish we could do something about being 25th in fight too
SOURCE: http://www.hockeyfights.com/leaders/teams/
[Reply]
i know everyone is probably going to be slightly delusional after this win as always but facts are facts , well , actually , its my opinion , but here it goes – - – this looked like a game between 2 minor league teams tonight or a game between the 2 worst teams in the nhl – take your pick – wow – really pathetic
memo to lieweike ………. you should have cleaned house and got rid of lombardi as well . This is his cruddy defensive system . Not to mention all the horrible personnel moves he has made in his 6 years as gm
but since lieweike dosent have the smarts to can him , then therefore , memo to lombardi ……… Will you please for once in your life show some balls and trade some of your lame “core” players . This team is terrible , and u are responsible . There is no skill whatsoever . Keep Kopi and Richards of course , but Dustin Brown absolutely has to go if this team is ever going to achieve anything . Brown cannot catch a pass cleanly without bobbling , fumbling , or fanning on it . Hands of stone – and to think he stands in front of the net on the first pp unit . The kings will never score with him out there to ruin the powerplay . And i dont want to even talk about him consistently being chosen for the top 3 in the shootout . Its mind boggling that our gm values this terrible player. Trade him and Johnson or Doughty and Bernier to Columbus for Nash so we can get a real player in here.
[Reply]
Deke'r Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
@phil sykes, …zzzzzzz…
[Reply]
dm3977 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@phil sykes, agree…. but it will never happen
[Reply]
phil sykes Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
@dm3977, well obviously ….. lombardi is our gm , so of course it will never happen …………………. the guy has no balls and is way too conservative and thats why he got canned in san jose ……. hopefully lieweike will get tired of this 6 year mess and can him asap ………… but im not holding my breath on that of course since liewieke has proven to be not so smart as well ………….. dont blink because if lieweike dosent can him we are going to be looking at a 10 year plan from this ultra comnservative gm windbag
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
@phil sykes, Uhh Dustin Brown was a big reason why we won the game. Plus it is a start. First scoring a goal 2nd a win. Only going up from here.
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@phil sykes, Dean Lombardi doesn’t choose who plays on the PP, or who shoots in the shootout. Also, the guy with hands of stone led this team in goals last year. So I guess all the other players also have hands of stone.
[Reply]
phil sykes Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@CB14, stats mean nothing ……. you can either play or you cant …. u have skill or u dont …. and brown stinks …… he gets some stats because plays with our best players in the top 6 and on first pp unit ….. if he was on the third line and never played the pp he would get around 10 to 13 goals a year like every other third line player ….. hes a third line player forced into a top 6 role by our stupid management team … and dean lombardi does choose the pp and shootout because he continues to keep dustin brown on this team , instead of trading him years ago ….. lol he choose to keep brown over camaleri …. lol … what a joke ….. cammi has skill …… brown is a nothing player , the guy stinks , and dean lombardi stinks ………….. once again , its not about stats …….. either somebody can play or they cant , and brown cant …. not in a top 6 role on a cup contending team ……. unless the other 5 guys are so good they win a cup in spite of him …… just my 2 cents in trying to fix this horrible team ……………. and we can disagree and so be it ……… and drew doughty can also go to hell ………. joke of a contract …… completely overrated ……. average to below average player
[Reply]
CB14 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
@phil sykes, I stopped reading after, stats mean nothing. Sorry you feel that way about Dustin Brown phil.
petemagoop Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
@phil sykes, I had no problem with Brown tonight
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
@phil sykes,
Nash?
Yr GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG Shots
2011-12 30 9 12 21 -16 16 3 0 1 111 0.70
2010-11 75 32 34 66 2 34 6 0 7 305 0.88
VS Brown?
Yr GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG Shots
2011-12 30 5 10 15 2 24 3 0 3 78 0.50
2010-11 82 28 29 57 17 67 7 0 2 228 0.70
Does not look like we would get much better. I think we would sacrifice some D, we cannot afford to lose any D, then we would really be getting slaughtered.
Sorry I am a brown fan. So I could be Biased there. Always disliked Nash too.
If we do get rid of any “Core” guys it will have to be for a major upgrade.
Honestly, we should be doing better with the guys we have (Excpet penner that POS has to go)
I dislike out slow “system”.
[Reply]
phil sykes Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
@Mars, nash is a world class player ……… once again , dont get caught up in stats …………… nash has played with absolutely nobody in his 7 or 8 years in coloumbus – nobody ……….. its nash against the other team ….. he has had absolutely no help ……………. brown has had kopi , cammi , frolov among many others ………. i repeat rick nash has had nothing to play with his entire career ….. nothing ………. nash and kopi playing together would rip up the league ………………… and if not nash , try to get parise , or even lesser types like semin or hemsky ………….. anything …… anything …… just to get dustin brown out of here for some guys who i know for sure can catch a pass cleanly
[Reply]
Bama Kings Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
@phil sykes, The fact is that you need to learn how punctuation and grammar play a role in sentence structure. Yikes!
[Reply]
phil sykes Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@Bama Kings, u can easily understand my points ……….. just a way in which i can type faster ………….. are we here to talk about grammar or the kings …. just ignore me then in the future if it bothers u so much
[Reply]
jlium Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
@phil sykes, Absolutely agree as we are not going any where this year and DL will be fired at the end of the year. It will happen! — so why not do it now. Let the new GM pick his own coach and staff. Also he will be able to start his rebuild at the deadline and this year’s draft and we will not waste a year.
[Reply]
phil sykes Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
@jlium, its nice to know someone agrees with my points ….. thankyou
[Reply]
yard dog Reply:
December 16th, 2011 at 12:29 am
@phil sykes, I also agree. To those more concerned with punctuation, rather than the message, probably have nothing else to say or can’t refute what you (sykes) are saying.
BArely beat one of the worst teams in the league? We’re worse than I thought.
[Reply]
Jeff Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
@jonsey, This worst team in the league beat Stanley Cup finalist Vancouver the other night. Doesn’t matter if you are 1st or 30th, anybody can beat you.
[Reply]
Deke'r Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
@Jeff, …dude…beat me to it…
[Reply]
Deke'r Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
@jonsey, ……that team just came off a victory over the Cunnucks so in your way of thinking we’re better that the Cunnucks…..sweet!
[Reply]
Kingsfanone Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
@jonsey,
That’s why a coach got fired.
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
@jonsey, Lets see how we do against the Wings before we deflate ourselves again.
[Reply]
Let’s go now kings, score 2 in the first against detroit..
[Reply]
Rich is a psychic… race to two goals it was……..
[Reply]
Stevens will stay on as an assistant as a reward for doing what he’s currently doing. He’s not the problem but he’s not the head coach we’re looking for. Unfortunately the head coach we need is either dead (Toe Blake) or much too old (Scotty Bowman). Although I don’t know much about the young up-and -comers my hunch is that the best choice lies with one of them and not another journeyman like Sutter.. Dallas Eakins sounds like an intriguing option.
[Reply]
Mars Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
@Bones, I like the idea of a new younger coach, I read the article on Eakins on THN and loved it.
[Reply]
rick Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@Mars, Not gonna happen. DL wants someone he knows. I suspect he knows that his job is on the line, too, and is not willing to take a chance on an unknown. Says a lot about the man and the organization that we are going to go back to tried and true rather than taking a chance on some new blood.
[Reply]
Come from behind win in the 3rd. Just what we needed. Way to go boys.
[Reply]
petemagoop Reply:
December 16th, 2011 at 6:06 am
@Mikey J., they came from behind because they can’t score early – my glass is half empty
[Reply]
I missed the game tonight, and am just now checking out the comments here. Can someone give me a letter grade for the team tonight? Sounds like a “B”, but maybe others think differently.
[Reply]
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
@rick, I’d give them a B+. People forget that there’s not a huge margin between the best and worst in the league–especially when the “worst team in the league” is struggling to shake that. They’re not burning the house down with goals, but they played with the urgency you expect of a team that isn’t, and they didn’t abandon good defense to do it. They also didn’t collapse when Columbus got the first goal (which banked off two people who WERE NOT in a crowd–and without which, Quicker could have had another shutout.)
[Reply]
KC23 Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
@rick, I’d say B just because they are the worst team in the NHL, but we did beat them in their crib. The jackets only goal was a total fluke. King’s had many good chances, but only got a couple out of it. Brown’s goal was a beautiful deflection out in front of the net. DD2′s goal was Brown getting all up in the grill of the Jacket’s goalie.
Stoll played a terrible game until about half way through the 3rd when he made two outstanding defensive plays they helped save the win. Martinez looked good. Clifford – Fraser – Westgarth line looked good again. I like them as our 4th line.
Kopitar played very well, put out a ton of effort. Penner still looks sharp. Williams still looks lost and confused.
[Reply]
The first game we score 4 goals I’m putting $100 on black.
[Reply]
I agree we had a good win y’day, important one for sure, which is good for the team spirit and lifts the guys’ mood up a bit I hope. But there’s still a lot of work to do, a whole lot of work:
- 9th consecutive game without scoring more than 2 goals
- 2nd consecutive game with 40+ shots fired – without more than 2 goals
- 5th consecutive game where we gave up the first goal
- We scored 2 goals vs the 28th team in the league in scoring
- PP stats currently are very, very bad (hope Richards can change some of that)
And there’s many more factors which show that we need to do better in the offensive zone – which I have picked up here and there…
[Reply]
petemagoop Reply:
December 16th, 2011 at 6:05 am
@ZurichKingsFan, it would sure be nice if they could score a couple, or at least one, in the 1st periode
[Reply]
KFII Reply:
December 16th, 2011 at 6:06 am
@ZurichKingsFan, Baby steps..and it all starts with confidence and effort.
[Reply]
It’s a win, they’ve got to start somewhere. But, it was Columbus, with their backup goalie, and they only managed 2 goals.
[Reply]