How will the Kings fare, under the watchful eyes of their fathers? It’s the Kings against the Chicago Blackhawks, with all the action on Fox Sports West and 1150-AM and affiliates, with all the game action here as well…
THIRD PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Crawford.
Kings 2, Blackhawks 0: The Kings took a two-goal lead 1:16 into the third period. Drew Doughty skated in and took a shot from the right circle. Justin Williams whacked at a rebound and nearly scored, and then Jarret Stoll skated in and knocked the loose puck past Crawford from close range.
End of game: Shots were even, 38-38, and Jonathan Quick recorded his fifth shutout of the season.
SECOND PERIOD
In goal: It’s still Quick vs. Crawford.
Kings 1, Blackhawks 0: Some gritty net-front play by the Kings’ fourth line led to the game’s first goal. Both Colin Fraser and Kyle Clifford crashed the net and nearly tipped the puck past Corey Crawford, who ended up face down on the ice trying to cover the puck. Before he could, Trent Hunter went to the net and knocked the puck into the net with 7:53 remaining in the second period.
Penalty shot saved: Mike Richards had a penalty shot, with 3:22 remaining in the second period, but Crawford made the save on Richards’ backhand attempt. Richards was pulled down by Jonathan Toews, who had lost his stick before Richards started in on a breakaway. Richards is 0-for-2 on penalty shots this season and 0-for-2 in post-regulation shootout attempts.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Blackhawks 15-10 and had an excellent all-around period. The Kings went 1-for-1 on the penalty kill and did not have a power play. Crawford made two point-blank saves in the first half of the period, then stopped Richards’ penalty shot.
FIRST PERIOD
In goal: It’s the Kings’ Jonathan Quick against the Blackhawks’ Corey Crawford.
Lineup change: In a bit of a surprise, Trent Hunter will play for the Kings, in place of Kevin Westgarth. Davis Drewiske and Alec Martinez are the other scratches.
End of period: The Kings outshot the Blackhawks 13-10, but in no way did that reflect the way the period went. The Blackhawks dominated. The Kings had six minutes of power-play time early — including a Chicago double-minor — but had little offensive pressure. The Blackhawks were fast and aggressive, and only Jonathan Quick’s strong effort kept Chicago off the scoreboard. The Kings went 2-for-2 on the penalty kill.
8 minutes to go…:)
GKG!!!!
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
@Gustavo, Best game we’ve played all year. Quick,,,,, MVP caliber game! Did you catch Sutter coaching up Doughty? I’m feeling good about this team,,,, finally!
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Stuart Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
@40YearKingsFan, what a game!!! I can’t believe what I just saw, a dominant game against a team that usually makes us look like an AHL team… GKG!!!
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Gustavo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
@40YearKingsFan,
Agree 1000%. The effort was there all game long. Quick was back on his monster zone. Only saw two rebounds on all the shots Chicago took on him.
Shutout on the league leading team. Not shabby at all!!!
GKG!!!
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-LGK-!!
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GKG!
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LETS GO BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let’s end this Blackhawk oppression of our Kings!
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Spidey35 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@Brent, Best game so far this year. Great win!!!!!!!!
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Dam I wish I didn’t have to go to work. Oh well, DVR is set. Have a good one all!
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
@KC23, Have a good night, and we’ll be here when you get back.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
@Dominick, Hey Dom. The NZ play was sloppy again but everything else was spot on. If they could just clean up their play in the NZ, they would be one of the more formidable teams in the league.
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Mike Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 6:31 am
@KC23, Quit the job Kansas City…..the Kings are heating up!
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Bring back the national anthem for the TV audience. I think the Kings are one of the few teams in the league who would rather put commercials there.
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Steve W Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
@Dominick, They also put commercials during the tree stars presentation at home.
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broncokings Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
@Steve W, YEAH that really bugs me, i enjoyed the three stars
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C’mon boyz..put in a hard effort tonight..
play a strong 60 minutes…
We can do this…Show them who the Kings are..
Who are we?…btw…A strong defensive team
with a sputtering offense…Except for Rickey…
GKG….
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go kings go
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Completely OT. Just got game center, understanding I wouldn’t get the kings feed. However, I thought the away feed would still be available? Can anyone confirm how this works? Do I need to mask my IP? Thanks in advance…
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cant get it on the kings web site when clicking on to 1150
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They are stacked with talent like Kim Kardashian is stacked and devoid of talent.
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Best anthem in the league
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California Royalty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
@California Royalty, Maybe in sports.
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Steve C Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
@California Royalty, That anthem was AWESOME.
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
@California Royalty, Which I could have heard.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@California Royalty, You have to go to Chi at least once in life just for the national anthem. There is nothing quite like it and for just a few minutes everyone is a Blackhawks fan! I went years ago and didn’t know what was coming. It was magical and I will never forget it!
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Almost got scored on 30 seconds in.
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Whoa, gotta avoid that match up. Greene and JJ against Toews? Don’t wanna see Greene get eaten alive like that all night.
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We almost got a shot!
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Interesting with such a terrible PK they are a great team.
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John Scott is like Ogie Oglethorpe.
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
@Ike, John Scott is 6′ 8″? Wow.
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Ike Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@jonsey, http://youtu.be/985bd9nTDGA
Scott vs Westgarth. Not for the faint of heart. Or little children.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
@Ike, I remember this. Also, in the very next meeting, Westgarth threw em with Scott again AND held his own that time. Respect for Westy after I saw that.
xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
@Ike, No Westgarth tonight, either. I don’t know if I want anyone else to be that guys punching bag tonight. Definitely not Clifford.
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Sutter chatting up Richards and Brown about that PP . . . I like it.
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Hunter looks like a fan who wished he could magically take the place of his favorite player only to find out that he doesn’t quite have what it takes to make the team better.
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hatryk Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:57 pm
@jonsey, guess he proved you wrong
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4 minutes, gotta make somethin happen…
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Hit the dang net!!!
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The Kings make that 27th ranked PK look like the best ever!
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Oh and more PP time for Slava, please.
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2 shots in 3 minutes?
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6 minutes of PP time in the first 10 minutes of the game. Why did the Kings lose tonight? The lack of offense.
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
@jonsey, I’m not really that pessimistic, just sayin’
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what a waste of a pp
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Kings getting outhustled BAD. I like sending the message to the PP units, there.
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Can we fire Kompon soon? Plz?
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Kopitar has zero confidence.
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:56 pm
@Scot, I wonder why….the guy is world class. Maybe we need another Slovenian in the league to show him how much better he is.
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No offense … but NO OFFENSE!
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No offense … but NO OFFENSE!
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@goldielocks, 2 times the charm? Just like the Kings’ scoring.
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goldielocks Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
@jonsey,
Don’t know how I did it …
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Seriously can Hunter ever friggin hit the net! He even misses in NHL12. Now that’s some realistically attributes!
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Can the Kings decline the PP? Or maybe, when there is a delayed penalty, they can high-stick someone and get a 4-on-4.
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
@SD Kings, Richards does great 4-4
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why is our PP so bad?
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
@tellmeY, how much time do you have?
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omg JJ, another set up by Kopi goes by…
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The Kings PP: the best friend an opponent ever had.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
@DesertKing,
I lol’ed
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
@DesertKing, that could be taken two ways….unlike the Kings’ PowerPlay which almost always ends in a “one-timer” in which some one half way down the boards or a guy at the point receives the puck and lets everyone settle down and then fires.
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Dang, even Scuderi getting burned, tonight.
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We’re getting worked right now.. these guys are blowing past us
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
@kingsxstevenxkings,
HAWKS , whole team is just fast.
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I need a drink. Good luck Kings fans. I’m just going to watch on tv.
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Come on PK!
Hawks really move well. Have to give them a lot of credit for their high level of play. They play at a speed faster than many can play it at.
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Let’s review…we get a new coach but we keep the assistants that run the power play? Priceless
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Looks like the run of the mill Hawks-Kings game. Kings can’t get anything going.
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Kopi…wake up dude…please?
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
@TiredOfIt, he has two or three set ups already, wake up others I’d say
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TiredOfIt Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
@Kingstane9, I know but geez…that PP shot wide open and he shoots over the net and out of the building.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@TiredOfIt, yeah I know, I’m pissed on him too. Need to work on his shot accuracy and maybe shot power as well
Clifford on the penalty kill. Interesting.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
@RYC, Good…others not performing…bench ‘em
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Brent Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
@RYC, Clifford is showing the hard work Sutter wants, so he is being rewarded.
Good penalty on DD there. Nice job PK!
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Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
@Brent, I said this after the Detroit game, Clifford and the others should kill penalties and save Kopi and cast for 5v5 and PP opportunities.
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Gotta do it Drew…good job
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RYC Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
@TiredOfIt, Looked like the puck was bouncing on the Staples Center ice. Good penalty to take for sure.
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Webster – “Yin & Yang” – see “Los Angeles Kings special teams”.
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Sutter must be in charge of the PK
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:14 pm
@TiredOfIt,
Stevens runs the PK. Kompon runs the PP. Both use the same players. Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
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TiredOfIt Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
@DesertKing, LOL
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Another Goalie who’s playing lights out. Why does the opposing goalie’s always play good against us. Thank the Hockey Gods for J.Quick
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TiredOfIt Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
@King Charles of Salt Lake, It does look that way. I think its because we shoot the puck right into their crest everytime. All other shots sail wide or over the glass.
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Vintage JQ, tonight.
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
@xeropoint, He has definitely answered the call!
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Good period of hochey. Wish we could have scored, but I’ll take a first period tie.
Go Kings!
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We have Quick to thank for keeping them in the game again.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
@RYC, not so true, good first period shots are 12-10, so Crawford actually had to make more saves than Quick
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RYC Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
@Kingstane9, Kings chances weren’t nearly as dangerous as the Hawks.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
@RYC, don’t know about that, save on JJ, Brown twice, but maybe you’re right. we’ll leave it there. GO KINGS!!
xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
@Kingstane9, Yea, number of shots not a good indicator of quality chances. The Kings definitely had some, but the Hawks were more dangerous, to be sure.
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Kopitar was triple-teamed in the first… and no one else can get open? The Kings’ biggest weakness, imho, is movement AWAY from the puck. It’s a little better under Sutter, but I guess old habits die hard.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
@xeropoint, saw that, if not triple or at least double-teamed all the time
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
@xeropoint, Stop him from making a pass, and stop the offense. Other guys need to drive the net with the puck to pull off the coverage on Kopi.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@Dominick, A little closer puck support from somewhere other than the boards couldn’t hurt, either.
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
@xeropoint, I agree. Wouldn’t mind seeing the boys get ahead of Chicago with the forecheck, and make them chase a bit.
Good period. Kings need to stop firing off a shot as soon as they cross the blueline. Need to get the shot on net too. A lot of missed shots, and some of them were from less then 30 ft out.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
@Dominick, we had 12 of them (on goal) and as you said some missed shots too
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Time to do a scoring dance in front of a bonfire –hiya heheooo hiya aaahhoooaahh!
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
@jess, Somewhere in Canada, there’s an old man snickering. He’s definitely not dancing or moving in any suggestive way, though
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Not bad game so far! If we can get the 1st goal in the 2nd, kings will win this one! Hawks score 1st be tough to beat the Hawks…
Q can win this one for us, but his teammates will need at least 2 goals just to get them a point!
Let’s go Kings….
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GO KINGS GO!
Brown, Kopi Richards, set it up and get it going! WOooooooooooo!
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Hawks thought they were gonna role us. Not yet!.
Starting to love my Kings again.
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We are excited in Ayr, John Clifford will be the 2nd period intermission.
This is awesome, now com’on Kings keep it going. voynov has been close. I would like DD to shoot more.
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Wow, gotta be better in the dots.
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KingMe20 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
@xeropoint,
Toews is a beast in the circle. That’s going to be a challenge all night.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
@KingMe20, I completely agree.
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Gotta get to the middle.
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Tied after one period in Chicago, I’ll take that any day. Now that they’ve weathered that storm, the Kings need to dictate the play in the second.
GKG!
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
@KingMe20, Looks like that is, in fact, what is happening.
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Really Rich, the Hawks dominated? I must be watching a different game.
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KingMe20 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
@Scootty,
I don’t really disagree with Rich’s assessment. Quick is the reason the game is still tied, while Crawford hasn’t had to work all that hard yet (mainly because the power play is still not getting it done). On the whole, they’ve hung with them, but I give the Hawks the edge in the first period.
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:48 pm
@KingMe20, Edge yes, not dominated.
I think Rich is hoping for a bigger change than we are.
I am loving this game so far, much better than I expected.
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I think Rich sees the Hawks speed advantage…
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GKG!!!!!
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Looks like the game has devolved into a battle in the neutral zone trenches. I would think that would favor the Kings, but…
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Goaltending duel, ENGAGE!
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That was a hell of a save by Crawford there… damn.
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“Goalie stick? I didnt see no goalie stick”
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stoll hurt or benched?
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:51 pm
@gmo, neither?
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When Richardson gets out of the box, sit him
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Penner on the penalty kill, in the period with the far change? Not a good idea, Coach.
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
@KingMe20,
when i saw him out there , i cringed….but then again sutter is using everyone, so im sure he knows something we dont
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joe Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 7:09 am
@KingMe20, dustin penner did alot PK with the oilers
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What happened with that net? Someone got a string on it?
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Hunter??? I’ll take it!!!!
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The end is NIGH! Hunter scores!
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HUNTER????
LOLZ YEAHHHH!!
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Hunter!
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HUNTER! Showing up big!
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I love you Hunter! (Never thought I would say that)
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Can’t believe it. They score!!!
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Uuuuuuuuugggggggllllllyyyyyy!!! But very nice!
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GOOOOALLLLLLLLL!!
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Trent Hunter! Trent Muther F-ing Hunter!
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
@Cry Baby, lol
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yes yes yes
kudos to our pk
man sutter is a way better coach than tm
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yes!
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Trent just made up for his miss on the empty net last month against the Hawks.
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Trent Hunter’s dad looks like Larry David.
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@KingMe20, That’s a pretty, pretty, pretty, good call!
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Kenny44 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
@Cry Baby, Well, I don’t know if I’d throw the “pretty” word around so much about him
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I like that Sutter is playing everybody on the PK. It will show later in the game when the big boys have energy. I like this coach using everybody. Fox said Stoll hadn’t been out all second period, not true, he was out earlier. I think Sutter didn’t like his play and sat him. Play hard or sit. I love it.
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Kenny44 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@brian spain,
I agree on spreading the PK burden around, especially for Kopi’s sake.
OK, I know I’m really reaching here, but the only thing different about Stoll this year vs. last year is that he’s wearing the visor. That couldn’t have that much effect, right?
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WHO IS THIS HOCKEY TEAM???
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
@jess, Stop reading my MIND.
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
@xeropoint, A team that is being well coached!
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
@Cry Baby, or…coached well?
4th line are animals tonight!!!!
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Kings PP = momentum killer
Kings PK = momentum builder
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PS….. YEA!
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Bob Miller is losing it. He just called Richards Williams, he has been doing it a lot lately. I think he needs better glasses.
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mash-ola Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@brian spain, It’s called getting older. The great Chick Hearn was starting to lose it shortly before his passing, and the legendary Vin Scully is slipping a notch, too…
It happens… and he’s STILL better than 90% of the other broadcasters years younger than him.
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hip-check Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:12 pm
@mash-ola, I offered a free medical consult in anti aging medicine with a focus on memory issues, for Bob but I never heard any follow up…I sent an email to Rich.
Offer still stands for Bob Miller
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brian spain Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
@mash-ola, I agree, Wasn’t trying to bash him, kind of a bummer. Kings need to get the Cup for Bob this year. Don’t want to think of not hearing him on T.V. Nice to be blessed with the best. All three you mention are and were a pleasure to listen too.
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KingMe20 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
@brian spain,
When 900 years you reach, call games as well, you will not!
Sincerely,
Yoda Miller
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Dang.
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Darn!
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Dang it, Rick…
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It’s official,
Dad’s go to EVERY game!!
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KingMe20 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
@jess,
Concur!
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colo king fan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
@jess,
They win this game I’ll chip in for tickets for em.
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
@jess,
I”m a dad!
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GO Mike!
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Hey, the guys are hustling and trying. They have the Hawks back on thsir heels and Toews reaction shows it.
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KingMe20 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@DesertKing,
Agreed. I like the effort tonight a lot.
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the penalty shot… is not Ricker’s strong suit.
Hey who scored the first goal? 47? Who’s that? ; )
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And Toews goes ‘Thank God’ …
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Mike now 0 for 7 on the penalty shot. He’s mental.
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PS
Chicago announcers are total crybabies.
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Man, both goalies spectacular. Can’t really ask for much more.
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@xeropoint,
I haven’t seen this kind O’ hockey in years.. Maybe like three?
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
@jess, Anyway you slice it, been a great game so far. You would never see the Kings able to adjust their game under Murray, like this.
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3 goals or above?
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Another goal here would be huge.
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@KFII,
if only RICHARDS had scored…….oh well that is not his strong point
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Nice – excellent period guys!
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Now I know the obvious difference between TM and DS. DS knows how to motivate players. That 4th line PP move was genius. It was really payed off.
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brian spain Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
@goldielocks, Goldie, If Sutter trusts the 4th line to play important minutes as he did tonight, it will give Kopi and Richards more energy late in games and later in the season. I like the way he talks to the players when they are off the ice.
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wow what a period we just had, very strong
QUICK is on his AGAME tonight
the fourth line is a BEAST TONIGHT
lets keep the focus, HAWKS are a very good 3rd period team
GO KINGS GO!!!!!
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KFII Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@gmo, The Kings usually have a good third period too.
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Kings are playing hockey again!
Rolling four lines attacking the net bringing up the D. Basically everything I asked for. Thank you Santa!
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gotta bury penalty shots, I hope we don’t look back on that as a turning point.
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2 down, 1 to go. We ARE going to win this game!!! BELIEVE!!!
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
@King Alex, I think we won all games when in the lead, correct me if i’m wrong
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colo king fan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@Kingstane9,
68-0-4 in the last 2 years when leading after 2.
knocks on wood.
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:45 pm
@colo king fan, that’s something…
Great period boys!!!!! GKG
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What a dad!
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Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
@DesertKing, awesome family and great kid….
Go Cliffie Go……
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goldielocks Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
@DesertKing,
Dad’s got eyeblows. Or is he writing em?
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they just announced the winner of the 50-50 draw at the junior game between Canada and the Czechs – $84,000.00 to a Mike Budja or something or other – the announcers said there’s a person of that name employed by the LA kings
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Brent Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
@petemagoop, Wow, nice bonus!
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Rich Hammond Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
Mike Futa, co-director of amateur scouting.
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DS utilizing his whole bench…
Haven’t seen this kind of coaching lately..
Kings look like they are getting hungrier…
Keep up this pace and Quick hanging in
we should win this one..
Hawks are looking sluggish also..
gkg
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
@SLIM,
Yep DB bad a real good hit right before the end of tbe period in front of the Hawks net.
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Is Sutter double-shifting Cliffy on 2nd & 4th line? Sucks to be Lokti.
Go Cliffy!
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
@Token,
hey if you are here to play hard you’ll get rewarded. if you are not, your minutes will get cut down, i like that attitude. i dont feel one bit sorried for lokti he just gotta play better
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brian spain Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@gmo, That move to the net by Lokti was nice, but he blew by skating to the top of the zone and losing it. I bet Sutter let him have it for that move. If he drops the puck to Johnson JMFJ has an open lane to shoot the puck. Lokti will learn fast or he will be gone. Stoll missed some shifts then scores.
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Harty Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 4:53 am
@Token, cliffie on the PP and PK with Fraser is a smart move to keep others rested.
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com’on guys keep this going, don’t let up……..
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Focus Kings!
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Nice job Penner!
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Yes!!!!!
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Stollie!
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Stoll!!
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what a play by justin williams. you sir, are awesome.
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Stoll responds to strong discipline! He’s like the Dwight Shrute of the NHL
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Wowwwwww! Crashing the net!
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yes yes yes…………pls pls pls keep the foot on the gas…..
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Awesome.
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This is the LA Kings..
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sweet
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Woo-hoo, Stollicoaster takin Kings on a ride to 2 nothinsville!
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
@xeropoint, (!)
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Send the Dads to every game!
GKG!
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Nicccccceeee, now play D in offensive zone boys….
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Not to get greedy, but I’d love to see Kopi break out of his goal drought this period.
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Quick with shutout
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
@JureEe,
Shhhhhhhh!
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
@JureEe, Dude. Party foul!
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great backcheck by lotki… god this team can be sooooo good when they want to be
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KDinUT Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
@colo king fan, That was a sweet move just before that,too – and definitely a nice recovery after he gave up the puck.
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brian spain Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@KDinUT, That was a stupid move to give it up. It doesn’t matter how sweet a move he makes if he doesn’t score then turns it over. He was lucky that didn’t end up in the Kings net.
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Yep this is definitely TM’s system alright.. -Just the waaaaaaay I remember it…
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We are starting to gel as a team.
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Looking good!
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I could watch them play like this all year..
Starting to come together as a team..
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i really like how sutter has taken control of this team. one thing i didn’t like about TM was that he would choose his lineup based on the opponent’s. TM would surely have dressed westgarth because scott was in the hawks lineup. why tm? why not let the opponent adjust to you instead of you adjusting to them? sutter said, “forget that” and decided to put hunter instead and roll 4 lines. now our 4th line is kicking butt and hunter scored, while scott has barely been on the ice because the hawks have no use for him and are essentially playing with one less player.
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
@blahblah,
Agree!
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Yellow Pants Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
@blahblah, good post.
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@blahblah, Very true!
I am loving these lines.
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
@Mars,
im loving DS
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Kenny44 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
@blahblah, True, all of it true. I thought the same thing about Westie being out and how refreshing it was to see DS just go with his best lineup. Also, you’re right that initiative was a stranger under TM, and it’s so good to get reacquainted
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Richardson kick crawfords ass
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GO QUICK!! DAYMN!
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Quickie!!
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JQ. Clapping.
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Holy Molly QUICK! Dammmmm
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@Sammuch, Quick is quick!!!!
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What would you rather have, a 2-0 shutout or 3-1win?
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KDinUT Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
@D, 2 points in regulation.
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
@KDinUT, great answer!
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KDinUT Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
@jess, Thanks!
hip-check Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@D, I choose a 3-0 win
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
@D,
hmmmm oh gosh …………..sorry cant decide
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oh my god quick is on fire!!
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QUIIIIIIIIIICK!!!!
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Quick – nuff said!
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WOW amazing save right there
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The difference I see between DS & TM is that TM was like a grandfather figure to the players & DS is more like a father figure. You can do no wrong with grandpa & he never disciplined you where as dad would bust your ass.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
@King Alex, Thats not only a good analogy, but very appropriate tonight, too.
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
@King Alex, My grandpa gav e me whiskey when I had a couch, my dad just told me to wait it out.
Wonder if that is why DD got pudgy
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Hossa getting tough eith the ref there what a biznatch
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I think the clock in Chicago is running a little slow . . .
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Kings are playing the best team in hockey right now and are outplaying them. This is truly one of a very few times that the kings have out played the opposing team this season. Very exciting……Finally!
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
@Lvhatrick, Agreed! This is what makes me love the kings, I feel alive!
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Kings are playing the best team in hockey right now and are outplaying them. This is truly one of a very few times that the kings have played better then the opposing team this season. Very exciting……Finally!
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
@Lvhatrick,
I don’t know if we are outplaying them, but Quick is for sure…
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Pesus Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
@Lvhatrick,
+1
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WOW WOW
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Quick with another. WOW.
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Wow, poor Quick has to keep making all these saves with all these face-offs in the Kings Zone!
Damn and an offsides call!
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Gotta really start digging in and pushing the puck out of the zone, guys. Let’s not make Quick work this hard at the end of a great game.
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I am really loving seeing DS talking with the guys, very refreshing and AWESOME! Miss seeing that.
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Quick – nuff said (again) and (again)
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
@DesertKing, Wowwwwww….
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PENNER TAKE THE SHOT!
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408kingsfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
@Mars, Penner has a hockey stick?
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It was Hossa but still another player makes DD look like a traffic cone
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man i love sutter……he is always talking to players when they get back to the bench…..i dont remember tm ever doing that…………now that is a big difference in coaching style but i dig it
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
@gmo, That is what I am saying, he is a coach, tm was/is a wax figure selling cigars at a tourist trap.
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Such a battle out there. What a game!
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Cmon boyz keep the foot on the pedal and dont let up. Gotta dig deep in the 3rd period againt the Blackhawks
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I think I broke the key for the letter between “P” and “R.”
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408kingsfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@DesertKing, elaborate please
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:51 pm
@408kingsfan,
Fixed it – “Q”
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They were letting everything go, then call something away from the play. LAME.
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
@xeropoint, It’s chicago dude…
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
@jess, I’m not surprised, just disappointed
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They’re gonna be real tired at the end here because they aren’t normally playing 60 hard minutes.. this is what can happen when we do.
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Oh man, very important PK!
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We got to kill this penalty. Do it one more time boys. Dig deep!
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I’ve had to watch the Chicago feed and their color guy might even be worse than Hayward. I’ve wanted to throw my computer across the room a couple times.
Also, Jonathan Quick.
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colo king fan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
@jp,
I was just thinking that same thing.. they are soooooo whiny.
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jp Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
@jp, Just realized it’s Olczyk. Ugh.
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Way to go PK! Way to go!!!!!
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WHAT A PK! Even with Crawford out! WOW
GO KINGS GO!!!!
GO QUICK GO!!!
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Hang in there Kings!
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Hang tough boys, get those 2 huge points!
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A little Andy Murray action from Quenville.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
@xeropoint, And then a little Terry Murray with too many men
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The Hawks asst. coach just drew up the hit the cross pass to the open man for the goal play!
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
@King Alex,
“The refs are stupid. They won’t notice 8 guys on the ice”
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I am jumping out of my skin watching this!
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Now we got this game in the bag… Hawks thank you
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
@Sammuch, Shhhhh Be cool.
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
@Mars,
Coooooooool
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I am in love again!! Yessssss!!!!!
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Who needs 3 goals? Long live Quick!
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Shut out!
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Yes boys!!!!! Awesome!!!
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***CLAPPING***
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OMFG! I am sooo very happy, I cannot believe it!
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@Mars, Schhh be cool!
)))))))
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@Sammuch, it wasnt done yet, didnt want a jinx
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Kings Win!!!
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What a great win!
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Fantastic. The Darryl Sutter Era has arrived. What a game!
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@wavesinair, Yep!
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@wavesinair, THAT was a hockey game, right there.
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@xeropoint, A damn good hockey game, I cannot believe the difference from 2 weeks ago.
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Chucker Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@wavesinair, Darryl Sutter gives the coolest behind the bench coach interviews of all times…he’s cooler than Zamboni grills.
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Monkey off the back!
Way to go Kings!!!! 4th line comes throguh eith the game winner. Quick was spectacular.
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Congrats, Quick!!! =)
Well, who saw this coming?
Not I. =)
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King Alex Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@Gary Livingston, I called it 2-1 Kings on an earlier thread before the game. This is payback for our 2-1 home loss.
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OK, so…the dads attend every game for the rest of the season and all four rounds of the playoffs.
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DEH Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@Mel Powell, right, that’s what I’m saying!
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Perfect way to end the night. Go kings go!
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That was not Labarbara that was the Blackhawks!
The worm has turned, all you TM defenders enjoy the crow!!!!
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@johnjuan, Good evening, my name is @Fsd1 and I disapprove this message.
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johnjuan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@puck73, Ha Ha !!
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@puck73, Crow never tasted so good!
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That’s 2 points in the bag & 4 point switch! Great job! Total team effort & Quick is the 1st star in my book!
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Gg kings. thank you Quick
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Who thinks DS will pull a Goalie Gate?
Quick is da MAN!
GKG
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jonsey Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@quicksdaman, No goalie gate here! But someday they’re going to have to pay this guy…..let’s enjoy it while it is a steal!
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Wow Quick, you will be on the cover of every magazine after this one! Now, don’t let it go to your head..
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Hard fought game. WOOO QUICKIE!!!
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MMmmm 7 points out of possible 8 with Darryl Sutter…
We are on par with the only other successfule coaching change ( St Louis)
Now if DL can pick us up one goal scorer….Oh that would be my christmas present.
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@hip-check, We have them, he will be on that next (well currently)
I think he started at the bottom and is working his way up on the roster.
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Nights like tonight remind me why I subject myself to such tearful times like The Dark Days. Great win.
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bonvivant1 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
@FiG17, We’re not out of the dark days. This team has done nothing the last 20 years. We’ve made the playoffs here and there but we need to go deep into the playoffs.
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If this game doesn’t mark the decisive turning point in the season, nothing will. What a game!
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Congrats to Quick. Congrats to the entire team. What a game!
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Only 2 goals again, but I think that may have been the best game of the season. The wow what a great goaltending battle that was!
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KFII Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
@KindSir, Totally agree. Best game of the season.
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KindSir Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
@KindSir, and wow*
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Could this be one of the those catalyst games that spring boards the team to something special?
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@Cry Baby, *clasps hands and aims to the air* Hockey gods please let this be the turning point
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Congratz! off to work now…
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Quick is THE MAN!!!!!
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WOW WHAT A GAME!!!! best game ive seen the KINGS play thus far this season
QUICK has got to be our MVP so far
4TH line was a beast tonight. love SUTTER style of coaching, he rolled all 4 lines. he is very hands on, always talking to players when they get back to bench.
FEELS NICE TO BEAT THE HIGH FLYING HAWKS.
GREAT GAME BOYS!!!!!!!GO KINGS GO!!!!
btw where are all the DS doubters?
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alex101 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
@gmo, attaway boys!! good win!
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Quick won the 1st
kings players won 2nd
Quick & king players won us the game!!! 3rd
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I know it’s been said before, but I LOVE the way DS actually COACHES during the game . . . what a difference from that last head coach.
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
@KDinUT,
i love it everytime they put the cam on him and he is on some’s player shoulder chatting with him, that my friends is coaching……….i truly do not recall TM ever doing that
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KDinUT Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
@gmo, Same here – that little chat he was having Doughty – I think it was in the 2nd – was awesome. The way he was moving his hands around, almost like he was describing how DD F’d up, then at the end gave DD a little pat on the belly. He seems to be engaged with the players, and that can only be good for us fans…
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
@KDinUT,
yes i concur with you ……….crap cant stop smiling lol this was such a good game!!!!
puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@KDinUT, Good evening, my name is @nyKingfan and I would much rather have TM at the helm then this bonehead Sutter!
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
@puck73, LOLZ
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KDinUT Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@puck73,
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johnjuan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@KDinUT, Me Too!@ I was a little nervous hearing Sutter was similar to TM just more vocal. He is a very different animal so far!
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Sutter has changed the system to the best defense is a good offense balanced with strong D. AMEN!!!
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Very fun game to watch, whatever Sutter is doing seems to be working. Keep it up boys. I hope to catch a game in January.
QUICK!!! NHL wakeup, this guy is for real, no more ignoring him, he is amazing.
Go KINGS Go!!
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
@FabKings, I still say we would have won Olympic gold if they used him vs Miller.
THN keeps saying if the Kings were better (scored more) he would be legendary.
He is the Myth, the Man and the Legend.
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FabKings Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
@Mars, Well said, now we have to win the CUP once and for all with Quick, to ensure his legend.
Go KINGS Go!
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KindSir Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
@Mars, Not so sure about winning Gold if Quicker was in net. Just because, yes, Quick is great that doesn’t take away from the fact that Miller was a monster in that tournament. Canada is just a really great team. It’s unbelievable how much talent that team is stacked with.
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alex101 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
@KindSir, incredibly stacked team.
KindSir Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
@KindSir, We’ll get ‘em next time!
Kings on paper look good, but with the right coach, they kick ass ON ICE!
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Sammuch Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
@jess, For sure!
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
@jess, Where is poorman?
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jess Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
@Cry Baby, He is face down drunk on a subway grate in NYC surrounded by snow and trash lol
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
@jess, Nice!
Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@jess, Awesome, quick and copyright that and make some shirts.
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Were BACK!!!!!!
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This is good and I’m almost sold on the Sutter deal
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
@408kingsfan,
what will it take for you to BELIEVE in our new coach? lol
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@408kingsfan, It’s hard to explain but it just feels different with DS behind the bench. The team is p;laying with a lot more confidence.
It’s great to see Lewis and Ritchie getting serious looks. Hunter played his way into another look too! I like what I see and I was not one that thought DS would be the right fit.
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DY Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@Cry Baby, The difference is that DS is not willing to accept mediocrity as the norm, and the players know that. They know they have to work hard and work together. Playing Lewie and Richie on the top lines is looking like a genious move, allowing them to use their speed as an asset.
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Can’t ask for a better played game
by the Kings…Great defense and just
enough offense…also fun to watch…
Quick was stellar..Most SO’s in NHL…
I salute our Kings on tonights game…
Oh Yeah…Hunter…Who’d a thunk?
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
@SLIM, Amazing difference. Before the Kings scored 2, and I got the feeling we were lucky. With the chances evening out for both teams now, 2 goals isn’t so bad considering the ice isn’t tilted towards 1 side of the ice anymore. Solid win, and well deserved.
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and to think some of our beloved bloggers/and kings fans, where saying we were going to get blown out? i had faith
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Bring on the Jets & let’s keep this rolling!!!!
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KindSir Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
@King Alex, Is another 2-0 shutout too much to ask for? I have Pavelec on my fantasy team, so I don’t want him to get roughed up too badly! NOT! Hopefully they kill the Jets although my team will be sad if they do
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King Alex Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
@KindSir, With Quick playing, you just might get another shutout. If memory serves me, he had 3 in a row before some bonehead decided to rest him!
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:42 pm
@King Alex, Good evening, my name is #1faninvegas, and you leave TM alone!!
well i gotta say, although i was 100% opposed to Sutter being named coach, things are looking up lately.
i have to keep reminding myself i cheer for the team, not the coach
keep it up boys.
ps – got tickets to the Kings/Flames game here in town Jan 14th…give me something to look forward to guys!!
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how many times have I said to play all lines more. TM never did this and it costed him his job……..all lines have to compete.
Bottom line
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
@Harty, And they did just that tonight. How bout your boy, Cliffie, eh? Pretty solid game from him.
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Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@xeropoint, big night with cliffie getting it going and his dad John the 2nd intermission guest of Bob Miller. I’ll have to ask John about that interview for sure……..
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@Harty, You know them, huh? Are they as big and monstrous in person as they look on TV?
Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
@Harty, John is a very big man, Kyle gets his size honestly from John. What wonderful people, the family is very popular in our town. Heck we only have 3,500 people in our town and we have 3 king connection….
-Jig MacDonald
-Jay Wells
-Kyle Clifford
…..are the Kings sending scouts to town as I support coaching both Bantam and Midget Rep teams in town. More great players to come from our small town for sure.
xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
@Harty, Good stuff, Harty. Thanks for sharing! Tell them we’re all pulling for the boys.
40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 9:14 am
@Harty, WOW! You truly are an INSIDER! Whatever you do, don’t stop posting. I am just a 40 year LA hockey fan STILL learning to be a knowledgeable fan and I find your posts very educational. If there’s more to come from your town I hope we have a scout there, but I think Kyle will make the folks proud for many years to come!
gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
@Harty,
OMG you just used that word………..it brought me back to a place of unhappiness lol
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Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
@gmo, not too worry, all good
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Possibly one of the best Kings game I’ve ever seen..
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alex101 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
@jess, you went there
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Excellent victory. Couldn’t be happier with the guys. Hopefully this curbs the “lets get rid of” talk thats polluted the blog lately.
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@Dominick,
Fire “lets get rid of”!!
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Lake Forest Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@Dominick, come on man, that will never happen! But I have the same wish!!!!!
HELL YES!!!!!
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@Dominick, Got two words for ya: Jamie Kompon. Sorry, had to do it
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
@xeropoint, You get a fee pass on that one
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DEH Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
@xeropoint, Move Kompon to the Video room and bring in Rick Tocchet to run the PP.
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:34 pm
@DEH,
KOMPON would make a great towel/water boy….hey the man has got to be doing something right to have survived 3 coaching changes…….or atleast he knows something about upper management we dont lol
GO KINGS GO
DEH Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
@gmo, The guy is a good strength/conditioning and video coach, for some we are using him to run the PP? It wouldn’t surprise me if they replaced him soon, but as long as we get 2 pts I don’t really care. And Kompon benefits from what we already know, DL is resistant to change, or at least when it comes to what he created.
Kings Fan South Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 5:51 am
@Dominick, Couldn’t agree with you more! Complete team effort. One of the best in a long time. Now lets go into Winnipeg and take another 2 points. Go Kings Go!
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need to know final score before the game ? Call 800 ask flex LOL.Hey, check my reply post above.I predicted
2-0 kings.But the most important KINGS play like a cup contender.Great Game Boys…Honter scored ,Loktianov played soled game…everybody .soled 60 minutes effort.way to play.Congrats MR Sutter.
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
@flex, atta boy!
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Puck possession defensive minded game plan with net presence >>>>> board play defensive minded game plan with dump and chase!!
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Do we play Quick tomorrow night boys?
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DEH Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
@408kingsfan, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow, remember this is not Baseball!
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408kingsfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
@DEH, Oh yeah thats how it works post Murray.. but does anyone have an opinion of who should get the start tomorrow?
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@408kingsfan, I suspect coach would play Bernier since it’s a back to back., but Quick is extremely hot right now (and I’m not talking sexual attraction, lol).
DEH Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@408kingsfan, all depends how Quick feels tomorrow. Personally I’d put Bernier in and have Quick fresh for Vancouver, we’ll need him more against Vancouver. But.. I think Sutter will let Quick make that call.
DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
@DEH,
“Basseboll hav beeen bery bery goot to me”
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
@DesertKing, ROFLcopter!
DY Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
@408kingsfan, gotta get Bernie a start at some point, why not tomorrow night with his dad in attendance?
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alex101 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
@DY, Bernier, Winnipeg sucks
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petemagoop Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@alex101, hope your talking about the town – the hockey teams pretty good
jason Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
@408kingsfan, yes quick… why stop the momentum.. havent we learned from the past?
who wins games for us? Quick……
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Kingstane9 Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:05 am
@408kingsfan, i know i would..
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 9:24 am
@408kingsfan, I was wondering the same. Wow. Tough call but at this point whatever Sutter decides I’ve got his back. He seems to make every decision based on the facts at hand rather than some predetermined formula. Qucker’s on a roll but he’s got to be a little gassed after last night, think? Like I said, tough call.
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Go to the airport and stay focused
Get on the plane and stay focused
Get to Winnipeg and stay focused
Play the game and stay focused
Win it, get the 2 points and stay focused
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Dave K. Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
@DesertKing, you hit the nail on the head! Keep it going, boys!
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I AM SO PUMPED RIGHT NOW (sorry for the caps it WAS used for emphasis!!!!!!!
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@Lake Forest,
NO YOU ARE GOOD TO GO FEEL THE SAME WAY!!!!
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Mars Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@DesertKing, I am still bouncing off the walls.
Have not been this pumped all year!
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
@Lake Forest, GO KINGS!!!!!!!
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Chucker Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@Dominick, ME TOOO!!!!!!
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Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
@Lake Forest, your all allowed to yell heck what else can we talk about right now…
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I think Penner was good. But great to see some secondary scoring…..FINALLY
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Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
@jonsey, I agree. Very happy with Penners play.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 9:27 am
@Dominick, Penner looks happier too and it seems like his game is opening up. Like a weight has been lifted.
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408kingsfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
@jonsey, would you call Penner your primary scoring lol ha ha he he
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first paragraph in report says everything:
CHICAGO — The Los Angeles Kings managed to do something on Wednesday night that no other visiting team that’s come to the United Center in the month of December had done: They beat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation.
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DesertKing Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
@JureEe,
An shut them out. Go Quick GO!!!!
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
@JureEe, Jon Quick…The new 7 million dollar man ?
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Excellent hockey game Kings! Best game I’ve seen in quite awhile. Sutter’s approach has impressed me immensely so far. It’s essentially the same play but Sutter’s tweaking everything the way it ought to be to change the attitude of the guys and get the most out of ‘em. Very impressive win. GKG!
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
@Goring 19, It’s like the training wheels are off. The system might be the same, but the game plan is to win and not teach. Players are now in a position to sink or swim. Anyone doing doggie paddles will have to splash around in the press box.
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Cry Baby Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
@xeropoint, The biggest difference that I see (from the outside) is that DS is engaged and emotional. We all know hockey is a game of momentum, it seems that DS’s emotion is transferring to the players. IT’s awesome to see him encouraging and firing the team up.
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xeropoint Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
@Cry Baby, That’s certainly true. Looking at x’s and o’s, the F3 now has the freedom to support the puck down low. The breakouts seem to be more north/ south oriented and less reverse, chip, stretch dump. Other than that, the players seem more encouraged to create down low and are picking better times to go up high.
tacomakingsfan Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
@Cry Baby,
+1!!!!! TM was like a mannequin behind the bench. So glad to know that DS is a hands on type of coach.
This certainly has to be a confidence builder. The Kings played with pride tonight.
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Somebody call Somebody i think we all just saw a Miracle!!!… Quick tomorrow! this coach is not shy!
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Amazing game…really these last two games have been great to watch. So glad TM is finally gone…but really glad Richards is back. Even Lokti showed me some magic tonight…it’s like everyone is skating more freely now, no more white knuckles on sticks and gnashing of teeth. Except for Lewis, I don’t know why that kid just can’t seem to score!?! He’ll get one if he keeps playing with Richards though. Go Kings Go!!!!!
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Chucker Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
@Chucker, oh yeah, and Quick really saved the day multiple times.
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40YearKingsFan Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 9:34 am
@Chucker, Spot on observations! They are looser and at the same time more focused and determined. Seems like a contradiction but thats what I see. And I see smiles, genuine smiles I haven’t seen all year. Not just smiles of relief.
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i want to see the after game interviews
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Cliffie!
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Harty Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
@John Wilmers, ah com’on this is too good to be true, Kyle great game……..probally could have been a star if the goalies hadn’t stolen the show…..
How about Quick????
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John Wilmers Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
@Harty, Quick was the man, but there is no question that Cliffie was the unsung hero, right? I mean he worked his ass off all night and should of got the third star in my honest opinion. Nothin’ but old fashioned HARD WORK, and it was rewarded.
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Go Kings! Come on, lets get 500 comments for a victory.
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Can the dads travel with the boys for the rest of the season?
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bonvivant1 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
@Dominick, Would you want your parents to go to work with you every day?
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Lake Forest Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
@bonvivant1, hahaha yeah it’s cool for a week, but any more it’s not worth it lol
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What a great game!!! QUICKER!!!
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What a great and unexpected win…. BUT if we lose to a “lower” Team in the standings tomorrow, this victory doesn’t t mean anything…..
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petemagoop Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
@Dom, Winnipegs in the east
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Dom Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
@petemagoop, it doesn’t matter if Winnipeg is the east or west. The lower point totals is what matters. They are a inferior Team, based purely on the standings and a must-win for the Kings.
Games like the one today really only matter a lot if you put away the “must wins”, otherwise these great upsets over top teams don’t matter a whole lot, except of course in bragging rights…..
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TMik Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 1:34 am
@Dom, Psst. Inferior? They’re on the Inside, looking up.
We’re on the Outside, trying to get in.
Dominick Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
@Dom, Baby steps. 9 out of a possible 10 pts in the last 5 games is a good first step.
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Dom Reply:
December 29th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
@Dominick, agreed.
@TMik, yes, inferior.
Kings 41 points
Jets 39
Questions?
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flex Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:00 pm
@Dom, …unexpected ? ..at list not for me.check my post before the game…I said 2-0 kings!!Expect another good game tomorrow.It is time to rise you expectations!!!
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
@flex, Flex Nostradamus !
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Good win!
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What was awesome to witness during the win………
-when the D struggled the F were back supporting and carrying it out with speed
-when the F couldn’t keep it deep the D stepped up numerous times and supported
-when both F and D allowed a scoring chance G was right there to come up big
……whoever says the Fathers stay with the Kings moving forward I agree, if the boys are going to give this effort with Dad’s in the stands imagine the effort when the Mom’s get their chance to travel with the boys
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quicksdaman Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
@Harty, You know if you signed each dad for $100K for the rest of the season it would only cost $2.1 million. Do we have that much left on the cap? If so, DL sign them all.
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Can we get a locker room vid????
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Nice win…..
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Hey,we beat the best team in Nhl now,there was no lucky bounces ,no goales mistake ,no bad effort from Hawks team…We won and deserve to be winner.I do not remember such BALANCED game for long time.Darryl Sutter welcome to Los Angeles !!!
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awesome gamn, i hope they can keep it up the rest of the season.
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Exospeed Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
@Exospeed, game
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I don’t know what to say…..nothing to complain about tonight. I am not tired of it tonight. What a game. Great job boys. GKG
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TiredOfIt Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
@TiredOfIt, P.S. Sign all dads for the remainder of the season. GKG
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Gustavo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
@TiredOfIt,
ROFLMAO!!!
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I am so happy I could cry! YAY!!! Was a great team effort tonight…
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Impressing the dads, now impress all of us fans and keep winning.
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I bet DL is grinnin’ from ear to ear tonight, especially after his BFF-coach gets the victory!
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
@John, He sure wasnt grinning when Leiweike forced him on a plane with him, then flew to Boston, waited for practice to end, and then fired Murrays ASS!
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Nice win boys! On a weird side note, anyone else see DD grab Stoll’s junk on the replay of Stoli’s goal celebration? That was certainly something I’ve seen on the ice before…
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Croz Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
@Croz, *ive never seen on the ice before that is
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gmo Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
@Croz,
i was thinking that too lol……..it looked like he was tapping stoll’s junk in celebration lol..doesnt DD also like to kiss certain players after a win too?
whatever as long as we keep winning
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Kingfish Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
@Croz,
Yeah I saw that too. What the???? That was definitely a new one
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
@Croz, Just pretend you didnt see it. I dont want to even think about it after a great win.
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OK I said I’d eat my shoe if the Kings won tonight. Hmmm well I’ve always said that an old shoe drowned in garlic, butter, parsley and shallots would probably taste pretty good… I think this is a pretty good sign that the Kings can get it done…when they want.
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puck73 Reply:
December 28th, 2011 at 10:54 pm
@MmmmYummy, That stuff should make it go down ok.
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Way to grind boys. Time to show everyone you’re not only good on paper but on the ice to boot. Job well done. Keep it up! Need to catch up for lost time!
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hell yes!!!
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The team looked real strong tonight best they’ve played all year.
They were taking away time and space from hawks. They wanted the puck at all times were aggressive and never sat back.
If they can play like that most of the time, they are gonna win a lot of games.
The league is so competitive that that’s the way they’ve got play.
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Big win agaisnt that tough Chicago club. Great effert from Fraser on that goal by Hunter and the whole 4th line for that regard. Quick with some dandy saves there in the 3rd and most importantly in the very beginning of the game. The pinching by the D was really great to see and everybody playing as a unit shuting down the high powered Hawks. Bout time we beat Chicago. Thought it was a bit ironic after the Hawks had their mothers at Staples last year and beat us. Tonight we returned the favor with the Kings fathers being there at United Center for the win.
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Fried crow sure tastes great. Keep it up boys!
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Awesome. But stick to Bernier tomorrow. Quick deserves a rest and its against an opponent from EC.
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Quote from CBC web site:
“Chicago coach Joel Quenneville felt neither Kings goal should have counted because of Los Angeles “infractions” on the plays.
Quenneville claimed there was goalie interference on Hunter’s goal, and added that a Kings player committed a slew foot during Stoll’s tally. ‘I thought both their goals should have been whistled down,” Quenneville said. “The refereeing was tough to watch, but we still had a lot of chances at the other end.’”
What a weiner.
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toews was saying that Quick “had a horseshoe up his ass” for some of the saves he made. Others were crying about Quick moving the net off its’ post twice.
I guess if you can’t score, you look for any other excuses to blame but yourselves
I hope detroit kicks their ass tomorrow night, and see what excuses they come up with.
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