Darryl Sutter’s postgame thoughts…
(on Dustin Brown’s game…)
SUTTER: “It was a strong game. Obviously he scored two shorthanded goals, and that’s significant.’’
(on the momentum built from shorthanded goals…)
SUTTER: “Well, we scored with, what, eight seconds left (in the first period) and they came back to start the next period and scored. So, (back and forth). It was a game of special teams. I don’t think, 5-on-5, we were very impressive.’’
(on his message to the team now…)
SUTTER: “Two hour and eight-minute flight. Get some sleep. See you at the rink at 1 tomorrow.’’
(on Jonathan Quick’s game…)
SUTTER: “He’s a younger guy. He hasn’t had much experience. He’s no different than one of our young skaters. They’re still learning lots about it, and they’re doing a good job of it.’’
(on trying to keep the team focused going forward…)
SUTTER: “Well, we don’t have much time between games. The way the series is, we travel and then play again, and then we have some (down) time. We try to keep a real tight handle on playing one game at a time. You very easily could be going home down two (games). You could be going home tied. There’s really not much difference. You don’t get much out of winning two games.’’
(on the confidence built from winning two games in Vancouver…)
SUTTER: “I’d have to think that when we won 13 or 14 games, down the stretch, to get in, that we do play with confidence. We don’t really have a problem with that. It’s more staying with the game plan.’’
(on needing to improve 5-on-5 play…)
SUTTER: “We have to play a certain style to be successful. We’re not going to trade chances with that hockey team over there, that’s for sure, and come out of it. Quite honestly, and I’m not saying this because we’re up two-nothing or because we won the game, but we didn’t really play that well. We took three bad penalties, and 5-on-5 we weren’t that strong on the walls. We didn’t do a very good job against their defense. We were a little better on faceoffs than we were in Game 1, but there were lots of areas that we can get a whole lot better at.’’
Good job coach.
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alex11 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:11 am
@yetiman_oc, you said it. This man saved this team.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:13 am
@yetiman_oc,
(on Dustin Brown’s game … )
SUTTER: He had a strong game which is significant. I haven’t always been able to say that ‘cos his production hasn’t always been there on the kill. Tonight it was, and that’s significant.”
(on how in the Lord Bettman’s name the President’s trophy is suddenly looking like a rusty old egg cup … )
SUTTER: “Well, we scored with about eight seconds left in the period there. You’ll have to ask Richie [the other one, Brad Richardson] exactly how long. Then they scored in the same silly way at the start of that next period so it was one way, then the other. It was a special teams game, which was lucky because we weren’t too good the rest of the time.” [baulks a little, but manages to hold down the gum he swallowed]
(on what the heck you can tell a team that just wants to sleep and fly home … )
SUTTER: “We got to be on the bus an’ at the airport before the city goes up here boys, so aint got no time for showers or shoeshines. Let’s move it boys. You’ll be on the ice at Toyota before ya know it.”
(on Kipper’s Understudy’s game … )
SUTTER: “He’s still just a kid. I don’t even know if he’s got to 40 wins yet this time. For the purpose of keeping him nervous and afraid I’ll pick Bernie [the other one, Jonathan Bernier], I put him in the same box beside Jordy an’ Cliffy an’ the other rookies whose names I forgot now. They still got a lot to learn, an’ they’ve almost learned it already.”
(on the near impossible task of trying to keep all these humongous egos in check … )
SUTTER: “Well we got a short turnover here, no time between games. That’s how it got scheduled. We gotta fly back an’ play Sunday already. Then we got a big break till Wednesday, so that changes your answer there. We try to pretend we’re just playin’ one game at a time, not a whole series. We could be two down, or even, or two up. What does it matter? It’s the same result. We just had to play two games and then get home. I aint no Nostrasheenus so winning doesn’t mean much.”
(on the almighty ego-boost you get from the double-destruction of the best MF team in all of hockey … )
SUTTER: “I got to think about that, so I’m gonna think about it when Richie [yes, the same one] can tell me whether we’ve had 13 wins or 14 down the stretch to get in, and then you can call it confidence. Until then we’re not. So you don’t have the problem thinking about it. It’s all about sticking with the Masterplan.”
(on finding yourselves one of the worst teams in hockey 5-on-5 … )
SUTTER: “We got to play a certain way against that team over there, up here, in the other locker room. We’re not gonna swap chances with them, that’s a fact, and come out of it. I aint gonna lie, and it’s really easy to say this ‘cos we won an’ we’re up two-nuthin’ and stuff, but we really played like a burro’s backside. We got sucked into three stoopid penalties, an’ 5-on-5 we were soft against the walls. The walls don’t even know they were in a hockey game. We did nuthin’ much to their defense except score enough to win easy. Faceoffs were ok, but we got a lot of improvin’ to do or I’m gonna have to start counting if we’re ahead in the series or not … right? … Richie! Richie! Hey, I got a question for ya ………….. “
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Christian Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:21 am
@Duncanz, Hahaha
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Simarosa Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:45 am
@Duncanz, Jeez this is funny. I am as confused after reading it the first time as I am when Sutter is being interviewed on tv. I will now go back and read it word for word again.
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EmptyTank Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:14 pm
@Duncanz,
Freakin’ awesome!
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Lavamantis Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:24 am
@yetiman_oc, We need more Sutters in LA. I hear another one is available…
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=627592
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:32 am
@yetiman_oc,
“…We didn’t really play that well. We took three bad penalties, and 5-on-5 we weren’t that strong on the walls. We didn’t do a very good job against their defense. We were a little better on faceoffs than we were in Game 1, but there were lots of areas that we can get a whole lot better at.”
‘Nuff said.
Prepare for game 3.
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“Good enough is perfect” -is not the mantra of this coach. Farmer, yeah. Attention to detail, NASA quality…
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Duncanz Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
@jess, Not A Simple Analyzer..
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ForumFan Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:29 pm
@Duncanz, Not much material to work with lately.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:52 pm
@ForumFan, We’ll give it a go, but you’re right, right?
ForumFan Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:14 am
@Duncanz
“We just won two games but could have lost two games. So we’re down 0-2 right? Simple math [grins]. We gotta be better. That Kipper wannabe kid between the pipes missed a poke check, right? I didn’t see it but that’s what it says right here on Kompy’s game stats. Carts ankle was playing up a little tonight. We’re gonna have him walk it off. It’s only 2 hours and 8 minutes back to LA by plane, so there’s no reason he won’t make it back in time for the game on Sunday. We have to win that one. Don’t want to go down 0-3 to these guys, President’s Cup and all”.
“…Our water bottles could have been colder…”
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tomb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:15 am
@Stuck working…, now that is funny.
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KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
@Stuck working…, LOL, very very funny.
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Justin Williams was a mess this game and I can see why Carter is considered a playoff coaster. Just sayin…
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ForumFan Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
@Whodawat, Ever think that Carter may be playing hurt? Let’s dwell on the positive right now, because there’s lots of them.
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Gretzky to Kurri Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:17 am
@ForumFan,
EXACTLY.
SO tired of the negative stuff.
One of the big positives about this team is that not every impact player has to be lights out every night. The team is deep enough that if one or two of our big guys or lines show up huge, and everyone else plays a sound game and the structure of the system holds up…the Kings will be pretty hard to beat.
Especially when you throw in a little depth scoring from the bottom 6 AND keep in mind Quick hasn’t HAD to steal a game yet after stealing countless ones during the season.
It is only 2 wins, but good things are happening in LA. More confidence and determination in the playoffs than I have seen in a LONG time.
As Brownie said, hit the reset button and be ready for the next one.
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iansez Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
@Whodawat, Yeah you’re right but it’s hard to cap on JW when he’s done so much recently. And JC just seems to have that lethargic Penner-like style..hard to really tell if he’s giving every ounce of effort or not..
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JZarris Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:43 pm
@iansez, Or if he’s skating on a bum leg…come off it man.
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Canadian King Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:00 am
@iansez, Ya cause his 2 points in game one wasn’t helpfull.
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Alex Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:04 am
@iansez, Penner is actually playing very well and I would actually put him with Richards and Carter. Not sure but King kind of looks lost wright now.
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Lavamantis Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:33 am
@Alex, King’s a rookie, prolly unfair to expect too much. He’s stayed away from dumb penalties, and his line is a plus overall. That works in my book.
Regardless of how it appears he’s skating, the offense is night and day improved since he got here. It’s the stuff away from the puck that is making the difference. Let’s give it some time and see what happens. He seems reasonably happy in LA at least.
rogiesbackup Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:17 am
@Alex, What I like about king is seem to drive towards the net better then Penner.
DirtWeeaZle Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:30 am
@rogiesbackup, Look at the 8:00 min mark of the 3rd and watch Penners drive to the net.. That is what he needs to do all the time. .By the move I didn’t know it was him until they said his name.. Was thinking something odd, That guys is huge and driving hard to the net, who is that?
Gretzky to Kurri Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:26 am
@Alex,
I also would like to see Penns on that line ’cause I think it would open up his game for him, BUT I think it would make our bottom 6 more vulnerable, if only due to inexperience.
DS has it set up pretty balanced right now and it’s working.
I wouldn’t completely disagree that he may look a little lost at times, but he still forechecks like a beast. I think VAN is just a little faster than most teams and King isn’t a speed demon. I think King is doing alright for where he’s at. Richards and Carter are two of the best defensive forwards (offensive skills aside) in the game so even minor lapses or miscues are certainly covered.
Gretzky to Kurri Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:27 am
@Alex,
Last paragraph was solely about King. Just wanted to make it clear.
Go Kings!
KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:37 am
@Alex, King doesn’t look lost at all to me. We’re playing the team with the best record in hockey in their crib. If he is not losing it for us he is playing well as a rookie. I virtually never see King losing battles along the board or trying to catch up to his man in the defensive zone. King is solid.
Shakes Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
@Whodawat, JC was great on the PK. I think they are trying to focus on the defensive side of things more than anything
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LUCALACA Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:10 am
@Whodawat, Justin Williams had 1 real bad shift. but a wins a win. Williams and Carter both have 2 points this series. look at the positives.
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tomb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:17 am
@Whodawat, we have just beat the best team in the NHL two games in a row. Hello everyone, it is time to give the guys a pat on the back.
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KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:40 am
@tomb, that chill your feeling is the cold stare of DS … no pat on the backs until we’re skating around with the cup over our heads.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 10:02 am
@Whodawat,
Those things they need to work on…
Team is a work-in-progress…
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Nobody is dead.
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Gerrard Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
@DesertKing, Yes, although Lapierre acts like he is whenever he feels contact.
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Stuart Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:39 am
@Gerrard, that guy was afwully quiet tonight. And I missed what he got the gate for…he did it going into a commercial IIRC
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JackKentCooke Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
@DesertKing,
Canucks practically on life-support.
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DS has gone into playoff mode too. No double negatives, no barely intelligible, convoluted, inappropriate metaphor filled responses. Either way, he has the team believing, playing smart, and has had almost since day one.
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Old “Stone-face” Sutter….
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Yeah he’s dead right, the Kings can play much better collectively. Exciting really that they’re up 2-0 and haven’t really gotten it together..
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CB14 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:31 pm
@iansez, Tonight, yes, they can play much better. But, I thought they were really good in game 1. Louongo was on top of his game in that one, that’s why they only scored 3 against him.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 10:05 am
@iansez,
Now comes the hard part:
Find a way to win in front of a barn-full of Kings Insaniacs while keeping focus, hitting hard and pouncing on mistakes…
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Solid coaching. Love it.
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Quick stops 46 shots, with a save percentage of .958, and he gets third star. Kessler was better, apparently, with six shots, zero goals and zero assists.
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bbb7 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Well, Kesler DID win one more faceoff than he lost :p
Yeah, I dont see how any Canuck gets a star tonight.
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tomb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:24 am
@bbb7, when you win the game even though the opposition out shots and out plays you, it is usually customary to give them at this one star.
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iansez Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:28 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Realy?! The homer effect?!
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g smith86 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:33 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, be glad the media chose to give the losers a star…just adds more motivation for the winners…in this case,…our LA KIngs!
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LA_1968 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Yeah, at the end of the game I was floored by the 46 stat. Quick looked in command.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
@LA_1968, The seemed to be disproportionately from around the points.
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LA_1968 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Yeah, not in dangerous areas. They kinda smothered themselves by being too close when they weren’t from the points.
DY Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:08 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, Yeah, but no ine can dive quite as well as Kesler…
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vplaza Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?,
I didn’t realize that Poorman had a vote in the three stars of the game last night.
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Every game is business as usual for DS; gotta love it. He knows this team hasnt proven anything yet and wont let them forget that.
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I agree with Suter. The more games we win the harder it is going to get for us. Nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal. Kings are going to be in for the fight of their life on Sunday. So lace up your work boots and bring a lunch.
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MmmmYummy Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
@Mike, ^^^this
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Agree with 5-5 not good enough.
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DS keeping it real. Had my hockey crack. Goog night now.
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ahhh mann wish I could go to that game on sunday! UC system’s increase in tuition does not include a stipend to spend on Kings playoff tickets.
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JackKentCooke Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
@kingsfaninsb,
What kind of student radical are you? Occupy Staples!
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Hey…wouldn’t have been my first choice to replace TM, but you can’t argue with success…
The Kings are up 2 zip and heading home!..Don’t pinch me because i don’t want to wake up!
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I thought the wall play was pretty good. Then again, I’m a fan and when you’re in the lead things looks a little rosier here.
He’s right about the winning of two games. 2-0 can be 2-1 pretty fast, then the tide can turn.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
@LA_1968, You bet. They win one, they’ll be thinking they can win another in LA, and if they do that they have all the momentum.
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Tell the fans to ditch the brooms if you see ‘em. We want to humiliate the Canucks on the ice, and let everyone else say and do what they want off the ice.
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I think DS just out coached AV…again. Glad to see DS’s compete level is up.
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DS has saved DL’s job…Smart move..
I don’t remember a coach being this
Affective with the Kings ….Ever….
Or maybe a very long time again..
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SLIM Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:41 pm
@SLIM,
The best player…Not on the ice…
You’re LA kings coach….Daryl Sutter..
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:42 am
@SLIM, Kinda complementary, don’t you think?
Without DL, DS is yanking on the heads of unborn calves and counting ears of corn instead of bopping players heads and struggling to count the number of playoff wins.
DL is the maestro..
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Bstrong Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@Duncanz, I agree totally
Bstrong Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@Duncanz, I agree totally
KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:44 am
@SLIM, Pulford, but that was 3 decades ago.
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Just guessing Daryl isn’t much into foreplay.
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LA_1968 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:48 pm
@JackKentCooke,
Speaking of which, I thought you were off to bed.
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JackKentCooke Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
@LA_1968,
Waiting for the Ambien to do its job; hopefully not mid-sentence.
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LA_1968 Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
@JackKentCooke, Well, I’m going to sleep with a smile.
I Love coach.
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colo king fan Reply:
April 13th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
@John Wilmers,
I love lamp.
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Lvhatrick Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@colo king fan, It was made with bits of real panther so you know it’s good
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Kings do need to score more 5 on 5…..Hope they are ready for Game 3 it will get ugly…
Dont lsoe both game sat home because then that a spit in our face..
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This coach has this team there eye on the puck!!!!
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What a game, now this is the feeling I have been waiting for for years. All the great teams that go far in the playoffs usually do it by commitee. The Kings have shown this so far as in game 1 it was the Richards line that carried us now in game two it was Kopitars line, also an honourable mention to Penner with 2 points in two games. Keep up the goodwork going forward, all we need to do now is split at home and we are golden.
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Anyone know when/if they will start selling standing room only tickets for Sunday’s game? I really want to go but don’t have the money for regular seating tickets. Hoping standing room will be cheaper.
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kingsfaninsb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:05 am
@NealyBoy, sometimes if you wait till a few hours before the game, tickets on stubhub can get pretty cheap. but i doubt that is gonna happen with this game.
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NealyBoy Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:06 am
@kingsfaninsb, Darn. I live in San Diego and won’t be able to wait a few hours before the game. Thanks for the tip though.
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tomb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:37 am
@NealyBoy, I live in Canada though I hope the LA fans rally behind the team and make lots of noise.
From Canada outside of BC, thank you!
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Why can’t the Schmucks play clean hockey?
They can’t find a tampon that lasts 3 periods.
….. and obviously Luongo isn’t going to “fill that gap”….
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Dom Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:15 am
….. or plug that hole.
Fill that cavity.
Stuff that mouth.
I could go on…..
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tomb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:28 am
@Dom, not sure what you guys are talking about? Remember the series is not over yet.
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After the game I had no time to celebrate, wife sent me into the city for a few things. I stopped at the wine shop for some California cabs so I’ll be enjoying the taste of home and the Kings victory after a 20 min subway ride. Great game!
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tomb Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:26 am
@Osaka, I love it. Have a taste for me.
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Osaka Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:42 am
@tomb, Got a couple bottles of 2007 Staggs Leap for my BBQ tomorrow! French wine is very common in Japan with wines from Chile and Australia making a little splash, but I have to search to find California wine. Well worth the trip into the city though.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:32 am
@no sake,
Why didn’t you just drive the freeway to the next exit and pick it up at the 7/11 like the rest of us? You’d've saved all that wasted time then!
Culcha’ … phooey..
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Osaka Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:38 am
@Duncanz, Dude actually there are 7/11′s on every corner in Japan, not much in the way of wine though. I have to take the subway into 0saka to hit the wine shop for that. Beer I can get at the vending machine down the street from me. Subway is actually a very liberating thing, never have to pace myself on my nights out. My liver and wife love it.
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:32 am
@Osaka, always wanted to go to japan, maybe for a vacation someday
Osaka Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:45 am
@Duncanz, Funny, sake means any alcohol drink in Japan. Nihonshu is what you call sake in America. I am never @without sake.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:02 am
@0 orca,
Well, what would an ignorant gaijin know about Japan anyway…
Interesting stuff. I dated a lass from Aomori for a time but I never went there and failed to teach myself much about rhe language or culture. I’m kind of ashamed.
The beer vending machines are a crack up. But don’t yokels ever tie a rope between the aparatus and their 4×4 and try to haul them off? In America, there would be more of thoain fraternity living rooms than could still be found in the wild!
Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:08 am
* “more of those in “
Osaka Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:10 am
@Duncanz, They have vending machines that sell everything here, and I mean everything. There’s no vandalism or theft to speak of so the machines are safe. I do get the evil eye walking through the neighborhood so if something ever does happen to one of those beauties they will bring the lynch mob for me.
Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:13 am
@Osaka,
And I imagine if anything happened there would only be one logical ‘person of interest’, that being the most notorious US exile in the land of the rising sun since Bobby Fischer!
I don’t know, but that was a hell of a road effort by our boys… We absorbed what they dished out, and hit them hard on the counter attack… Well done Kings, come home for your standing O
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Last year’s team probably would have been happy with the split and let Vancouver walk all over them like they tried to do tonight. I think Sutter is very good at keeping this team grounded, something Murray never quite figured out how to do.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:27 am
@FiG17, Intermittently insulting the heck out of them, with a quip here and a chuckle there seems to be a usefu and effectivel method of operating ..
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“sifnificant” is probablt the highest praise you’ll get out of coach… that’s pretty significant, right.
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Stuart Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:42 am
@Stuart, damnit, we need an edit buttom
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:23 am
@Stuart, okay @Stuart LA Kings needs an AM butt on … four guise like yawself
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Great game Sutter, and the board play wasn’t that bad at all. The Kings were equally as dangerous, and the shots were skewed a bit because the Kings led for most of the game on the scoreboard, and Vancouver was forced to press.
Vancouver couldn’t take over the game regardless, and resorted to shenanigans behind the play to try to get another edge. Kings were not only solid, but disciplined as well. They took some penalties, but they were for hockey penalties, not for trying to bait the Canucks, or diving to draw power plays that they didn’t deserve.
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tornado12 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:56 am
@Dominick (defrim65), I think the calls on Mitchell were borderline
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puck73 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:57 am
@Dominick (defrim65), Solid and succinct post, I expect nothing less from you.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:17 am
@Dominick (defrim65), Sucky post, just like I expected …. what’s that guy above me on about … ?
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Dominick (defrim65) Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:29 am
@Duncanz,
Cool that Vancouver is 0 for 10 on the PP, and are actually a -2 on the PP also. Kings are 3 for 12 on the PP. Vancouver should stop with the extra credit stuff, and just play hockey before they fall further behind.
On a side note: Props to Bob Miller for toughing it out with what sounded like a mild case of Laryngitis.
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puck73 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:52 am
@Dominick (defrim65), Vancouver has tried 2 different strategies so far. In game one, they tried the goon tactics to see if we would lose our composure and that failed. And tonite, they came out flying and tried to beat us with speed and tenacity, and that also failed!
It will be interesting to see what they try on sunday. They better figure out something because if they go down 3-0, I am guessing they are not going to beat Quick and the Kings 4 straight.
Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:08 am
@Dominick (defrim65),
Agreed there (pleasant change).
One of the great feel good, comeback stories of the entire season:
Bob coming back from the precipice of complete vocal oblivion.
Should get a medal just for that effort –
‘Purple Heart’, perhaps ….
rogiesbackup Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:33 am
@Dominick (defrim65), I’m wondering if they go with Schneider although Louongo appears stellar in both game. I suspect they will go back to hitting, but it’s a bit of a challenge to do all night!!
This team looks so different under DS.
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KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:50 am
@Dominick (defrim65), Those calls on Mitchell, especially the second one were homer calls. I’m betting they don’t get that call at Staples.
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Happy Friday the 13th. Kings win. Vancouver must figure out which goalie to start.
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I remember one play at least where the Vnuckleheads targeted Carter’s ankle. But Canada’s team would never do that, would they? Let’s ask the busloads of fans they send down on Sunday.
Bob Miller and Foxie? We’re missing you, especially the Kings fans in NoCal!
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Wondering if mRichards got a concussion when Booth hit him…He looked lethargic after it.
G_D I hope NOT!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of concussion, if Gagne comes back I hope he is instructed to minimize his play along the boards.
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puck73 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:38 am
@rogiesbackup, If Gagne comes back, and with his stellar playoff resume, The Nucks are toast!
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Great game by the Kings. Quick was awesome and O Captain my Captain, what can Brownie do for you? Awesome on special teams and need to work on 5 on 5. Our defense has taken it to another level. Mitchell, Greene, Scuderi, Doughty, Martinez and Voynov all playing stellar. We need to keep it up and Game 3 is huge. Kings need to win game 3 to take a 3-0 lead as the next 2 games there will be a lot of days off in between. Enough time for Daniel Sedin to get back into it. Kings need to come out big time in game 3 and take it to the Canucks.
Way to go Kings….Keep it up.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:18 am
@Jeff_R, You must be completely exhausted …. or this has been the most bitterly boring day of hockey of all time – or at least since I have virtually known you.
Maybe your keyboard finally gave up the ghost.
We’ve all been waiting for that to happen ….
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:24 am
@Duncanz, I’m tired and about to head to bed. Since I came home around 11:30 or so from Billy Elliot I watched the game and didn’t finish til after 2. Not sure about boring but the game was cool.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:25 am
@Jeff_R, Oh and Billy Elliot was awesome, just like the Kings.
Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:33 am
@Jeff_R, Well, when you get up the energy you’ll have to fill several theads with a rundown on the whole thing.
Oh and by the way, KINGS WIN, KINGS WIN, KINGS WIN !!!
Good night Tweety Birdwatcher ~
I guess I started too early.
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Real 7 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:38 am
@Mikey J., started drinking? started trouble? started your engine? or maybe started posting…it’s never too early for that…
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Kings are focused.
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I won’t start here with how many of DL’s decisions I’ve questioned. But as for Sutter, while I didn’t agree at the time, I can honestly say it’s one decision that he got right. So I’ll tip my cap to him on that one.
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as a 44 year Kings fan and former season ticket holder, this playoff year looks different from any previous one….going into game three I have many mixed feelings, both of elation for our success, to caution since I’ve seen huge momentum swings before in our history; notably in ’93 with the McSorley stick-gate, but that is the ghost of ages past; this is a new era and normally I’d say we’re going into a trap game in game three, but the boyz still have to prove they’re for real, so we’ll see if this is indeed a trap game or not….at this point each win becomes a milestone….giterdoneboyz!
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KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 10:03 am
@Real 7, Got a feeling DS isn’t the kind of coach to let his team feel too good about their position to allow for a trap game mentality. OTOH I think Vancouver will be more focused here in LA with less media to deal with. I expect Vancouver’s best game of the series next game. If I had to bet my life on Sunday’s game I’d probably go with Vancouver.
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im curious. are teams allowed to send someone to stand in front of the goalie and basically just cover the goalies eyes with their glove? if the goalie cant see the puck he sure cant make a save. hahahaha
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Osaka Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:19 am
@gcheng, Don’t laugh, they had to make a rule prohibiting that because of Sean Avery.
http://youtu.be/Bb4WaZMVtyE
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gcheng Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:53 am
@Osaka,
hahahaha. that was halarious. however what i meant is someone to just put his gloves in front of the goalies eyes. one can argue he is not trying to incite the goalie into a penalty
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WOOOO!! Game three here we come!
Go kings!
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key to game #2 — two short-handed goals by The Captain…
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This came from a post on TSN, I thought is was interesting. I didn’t realize the Kings were entering the playoffs as one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference.
Before the series started I posted the stats since the trade deadline and said the Kings were a better team. Believe me now? 8 Western Conference teams offensively – 1. Nashville – 67 GF 2. Los Angeles – 65 GF 3. Detroit – 57 GF 4. Chicago – 56 GF T5. St.Louis – 55 GF T5. Phoenix – 55 GF 7. San Jose – 51 GF 8. Vancouver – 50 GF
The 8 Western Conference playoff teams goals against- 1. St.Louis – 42 GA 2. Los Angeles – 44 GA 3. Vancouver – 48 GA 4. Phoenix – 50 GA 5. San Jose – 51 GA 6. Nashville – 55 GA 7. Chicago – 59 GA 8. Detroit – 62 GA
The 8 Western Conference teams goal differental- 1. Los Angeles – +21 GF/GA diff 2. St.Louis – +13 GF/GA diff 3. Nashville – +12 GF/GA diff 4. Phoenix – +5 GF/GA diff 5. Vancouver – +2 GF/GA diff 6. San Jose – Even GF/GA diff 7. Chicago – -3 GF/GA diff 8. Detroit – -5 GF/GA diff
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Real 7 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 9:21 am
@Cry Baby, I think that makes us the odds-on favorites to win the cup….
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NEED HELP: I’m in Birmingham, AL. (that isn’t what I need help for…) and I’ve had the NHL Center Ice Package all season for the computer. Our home doesn’t have cable, we’re an internet family.
That said, I’m going to order it because the NHL Center Ice Package on my computer isn’t showing any playoff games.
So, my question:
Is FoxSports West Showing the games, or is it just CBC and NBC? Trying to figure out which package to get.
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Osaka Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:56 am
@Bama Kings, I get all the playoff games with my Center Ice internet.
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Kramer Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 10:22 am
@Osaka,
The Center Ice subscription will work if you are out of the United States. Otherwise, ALL playoff games are blacked out due to the fact that NBC or the NHL network is showing every game.
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vplaza Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@Bama Kings,
All playoff games have been on NBC network channels, as far as I know. FSW is not showing any of the games.
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@spencerlakings Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:06 am
@Bama Kings,
FSW is showing game 3 but not game 4
Game 4 is only NBC
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Ten For Instigating Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:14 am
@Bama Kings, Best. Would be NBC. All the games are not on fox sports. Getting bounced to 13 and prime also
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Kramer Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 10:24 am
@Bama Kings,
Your best bet is to go with which ever provider will get you any of the NBC networks as well as the NHL network. I signed up with DirecTV exactlly for this reason.
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
@Bama Kings, As said above your best bet is Direct Tv. It is awesome for sports. It has the most HD channels and all of the NBC channels are in HD. After the first round only the NBC channels will be showing the games, no regional games. If you would like to sign up with Direct TV email me at jrosene28@gmail.com and I will give you a # where you can get $100 off. They have great deals right now also.
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Bama Kings Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
@Jeff_R, Thank you all! I’m ordering today after I email Jeff.
GKG,
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What a wonderful morning..the birds are singing, not a cloud in the sky….and the Kings are up 2-0!! All is right in the world.
If anyone wants a laugh, check out the nhl.com highlight package from the game. The Canucks announcers completely botched the call of Brown’s first goal. ‘Did that puck end up in the net’?
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SB Larry Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:30 am
@Cup B4 I Die, That was the Kings broadcast
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Cup B4 I Die Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:38 am
@SB Larry,
Yah, they were confused too, but not as confused as the canadian duo.
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LAPD Line Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 8:47 am
@SB Larry, Nope, that wasn’t Bob and Jim….
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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOO…..I’ll be in section 334 tomorrow night singing away!!
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DS isn’t going to let anything get to the heads of this team. Keep them hungry and wanting to improve.
I thought that Voynov seemed to be the shakiest out of all the defensemen out there. He just seemed to have trouble handling the pressure from the Nuck forwards on the boards. I’d expect a good game from him next game since I don’t think I’ve seen him play two bad games in a row this year.
I think that the hits that Williams took may have taken him off his game last night, but again, I think he’ll be back next game.
The penalties on Mitchell seemed bogus, but the penalty by Scuds near the end of the game seemed unnecessary. Fortunately, Stoll came up with a few key faceoff wins in the end to kill time.
The Nucks seemed to take diving to the next level. I wonder if any of them will be in London for the Olympics this summer.
Seemed to me that DD didn’t get to handle and touch the puck enough. Weird. The Nucks seemed to have him bottled up most of the night.
Carter has been quiet. I think he shows up in the next two games.
I think I only heard Lokti’s name once all night. Too bad we lost Richardson. I think he would have made a difference.
Finally, we had to mute the TV and listen to the feed from Nick on the internet. We could not stand those two on TV, especially Simpson.
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There is something special about this team, maybe its the coaching or the balance of lines, the great goaltending or all of the above. The really special teams find a way to take care of home-ice. We have yet to show that in the past two years. Yes we get leads but find a way to squander them. I will keep my enthusiam in check until we play these next two games. Remember folks we lost 2 or 3 to van two years ago. and 3 of 3 to SJ last year at home. Show me the money boys!
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Sutter is the real deal. Keeping it real and the team on the ground.
Great road trip boys, feels like a dream!!
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What an impressive well grounded coach.
Basically, yeah we won, but we generally sucked and need to be much better. DS is not going to let the foot off the Canuck’s neck.
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Bottom line is the nucks are going to come out like gangbusters for game 3. The threat of their own houses being burned down by the fans is the motivation. Be ready for a different cannucks team. We need to get our game back to the true element of it’s successful style and improve on those weak points in order to weather and prevail.
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GO KINGS, great game Brownie. Now KINGS pick up your 5 on 5 play. That was the down side of last nights game. Havent’ seen this much diving (by the nucks) since the last summer Olympics was on TV.
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just don’t give Vancouver any life, keep the pedal down to the floor
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