After a brief skate today, Brad Richardson said he felt better than he expected to — following his appendectomy on Monday — but it doesn’t seem likely that Richardson will play tomorrow. He said he is scheduled to see a doctor again on Monday, but he’s also getting good treatment at home. His mother, Jan, was visiting this week. She’s a nurse and told Richardson to go to the doctor, because she believed be was having issues with his appendix.
Kyle Clifford, officially listed with an upper-body injury, didn’t skate today and isn’t expected to play tomorrow. Darryl Sutter offered no further update.
Lots of talk today about the kings not being overconfident and about “hitting the reset button” at home, particularly given the Kings’ struggles at home in the playoffs in the last two years. More notes and quotes to come…
No matter who skate we will win!
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LETS GO BOYS!!!!!!! GKG!!!!!!!
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We need to play game 3 as if we were tied 2 game each, lets put this away. We cannot let the nuks back in. GO KINGS
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brownie for president Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
@Sandy, we need to play like we r down 3-0 in series. Every game needs to be an elimination game for us
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LuckyEleven Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
@brownie for president, the good thing is they were playing that way the last 6 weeks of the season so they’ve had a lot of practice!
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LuckyEleven Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
@brownie for president, the good thing is they’ve been playing that way the last 6 weeks of the regular season so they’ve have lots of practice!!
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tornado12 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
@brownie for president, Awsome handle!
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joan fondell Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
@Sandy, Third game is pivotal. If the Kings win, they’ve got a commanding 3-0 lead. If Vancouver wins, its a whole new series and we have to return to BC to win the series. The Kings are wise enough (coach and veterans) to play the same way. But I think Vancouver will change things up and put Schneider in the net. WHole new game, whole new focus…that could change the style of the play, etc. The Kings have to bear down, play smart defensively and be opportunistic with the puck when they have a chance. I’d hate to say it…but I hope the Kings don’t take unnecessary penalties-even though we’ve been great on the PK. Quick has to play the best he’s every played to win game 3. Vancouver will play like its an elimination game…because in a sense, it is for them. Game 3 could decide this series!! Go Kings GO!
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I cannot imagine Matt Greene, Rob Scuderri, Justin Williams, and Dustin Brown allowing this team to become overconfident. Not going to happen.
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urborg1701 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
@Michael J., Dont forget ‘ole steadfast Willie Mitchell
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
@Michael J., Urborg1701,
Isn’t it great?
We have so many leaders on this team.
Good feeling!
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plywood Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@Michael J., Uh, don’t forget the let up that let the Sharks beat us two games in a row. We need to stick to our game plan, not their’s.
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Just play like you have been… Keep on rollin Kings.. Get well soon Clifford!! Glad to hear Richardson is getting close.. Can’t wait til tomorrow night
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I know……but damn it cliffy not skating today and playing tomorrow…………
although one’s career is not a 100 yard dash, its a marathon……….
get well kyle, I would like to see Westie get a shot? Especially at home.
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Michael J. Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
@Harty,
I wouldn’t change a thing right now. At home the Kings will get the last change, which should allow the Fraser line to have a more positive impact on the game Sunday and Wednesday.
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joan fondell Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:16 pm
@Harty, No Westy, please. No need. WE need speed, not bulk.
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If the boys get overconfident they are suckers.
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Michael J. Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
@LA_1968,
I think the losses over the last two years will serve the Kings well to prevent overconfidence. Although there is one player on the Kings with whom I can easily imagine becoming overconfident…
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WAKingsFan Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@Michael J., Juraj isnt with the team anymore.
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Michael J. Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
@WAKingsFan,
Confidence is not required when your opposition simply melts into the ice with one glare in their direction.
tornado12 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:00 pm
@Michael J., Doughty will be aight!
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FabKings Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
@LA_1968, Don’t see Sutter allowing them to let their collective guard down or think they have the series ” IN THE BAG”. I think they will suprise the whole NHL community this playoff run. Still a LONG way to go….
Go KINGS Go!
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The game Sunday is just going to be huge for the development of this team if we can win it. Imagine the possibility of winning this series on Wed with a sweep. Man, would that be sweet.
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All the best for a speedy recovery an healthy future for both Brad and Kyle. Get well guys
Go KINGS Go!
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
@FabKings, +13 … or 15 (DS’ll tell you how many)
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Hey! tsn.ca actually let one of my comments through!
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Love the attitude of the team this postseason. They’re keeping their focus on the game at hand. Celebrate for a few minutes after each win and then reset for the next game as if it were Game 7. This team has matured emotionally, and it’s showing up on and off the ice. Go Kings!
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FiG17 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
@kostamojen,
Agree completely.
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joan fondell Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
@FiG17, More agreement. The young guys are playing smart. I credit Sutter.
ALthough I still would have preferred him taking a Time out in the 1st period…..when the Kings were dead tired on a face-off, and we got scored on. But I credit Sutter with keeping them steady and focused.
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Now the leadership changes are really starting to show with…Richards, Kopitar, Mitchell, Scuderi, Carter, Williams, Brown.
All this experience and big league scoring now………are you kidding me, this is freaking awesome……
Is it game time Sunday yet, wow don’t want the weekend to go by but geez lets get it going.
When we beat the Canucks Sunday they will look whipped for sure. I just cannot stand the Sedin’s twins, especially Kesler and more so Burrow’s. Get the fires going in Vancouver barrel people you will need them soon.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
@Harty, Lol, a whole metropolis of zombified “barrel people”.
It’ll look like scenes from ‘Bladerunner’ or ‘Mad Max’ or something!
Delightful.
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Kman Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
@Duncanz,
I snorted some java outmynose… (zombified “barrel people”)
Ya gotta prop up @CB14′s post about early nuck fans leaving Game 2 to get lighter fluid at Walgreens before they run out.
Luv catching up with the wealth of “cleverists” & “wordsmiths” populating Richosphere right now.
We are rolling four lines on the blog as well. This is fun.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 7:14 pm
@Cayman,
You are a rock! You are an i-i-i-i-island
I got Tickets to tomorrows game! anyone else here going?
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@urborg1701, 18,007. Don’t worry, you won’t be lonely.
Have a fantastic time!
(wish I were going)
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DailyMehow Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
@Duncanz,
18,007? Does that mean it’s not sold out
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Jeff_R Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
@Duncanz, Dang was hoping we can meet and tweet together
. 328 here.
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Michael J. Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
@urborg1701,
Yup. Section 319… I think…
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Lavamantis Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:18 pm
@urborg1701, Occupy Staples!
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I actually don’t think overconfidence is an issue at all. That’s the Canucks problem. It has been (and will continue to be) a lack of killer instinct for the Kings. And until they can close the door on a team, they won’t be showing too much confidence, they’ll be showing too little.
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KingsNewsDaily (formerly wavesinair) Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
I guess not one agreed or disagreed with this. At least Stoll did: “We gotta have that killer instinct.” http://video.kings.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=0&id=172446
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Man I love Daryl Sutter. He has brought a whole new aspect to the Kings. I see a Stanley Cup in the near future. Maybe not this year, but who knows. ANYTHING, can happen. Go Kings Go(cartman voice)
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Harty Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:36 pm
@LA Kings, oh I like our chances…….when we get through Vancouver then on to Pheonix, Nashivlle and then finsh with Rangers in finals…..all good
We should start a hockey pool for bloggers.
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thrustable Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
@Harty, Not so fast….the Sharks might be lurking….
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BigFatKingsFan Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
@Harty, They re-seed based on record after each round. So we’re either getting St Louis, or if San Jose beats them, the winner of Detroit vs Nashville.
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bbb7 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:02 pm
@BigFatKingsFan, I believe Phoenix is considered the #3 seed throughout the western conference playoffs regardless of record, so they would be top seed in the 2nd round if Vanc and St Louis both lose.
Chard Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
@BigFatKingsFan, Phoenix is a higher seed (#3) than either Nashville (#4) or Detroit (#5). So we would face the Coyotes should the Blues fall to the Sharks.
hip-check Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 5:38 pm
@LA Kings, In a couple days I predict we have a one in 8 chance at the cup this year…
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Amazing that Richardson is skating already. Probably won’t see him in this series but good to know he’ll be available in the next one should the Kings finish off the nucks.
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Sandy Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:50 pm
@vplaza, You mean WHEN the Kings finish off the knuckle heads
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Sedin not travelling
http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=8624
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DailyMehow Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 2:53 pm
@KMcC,
Damn. As great as that is for the Kings, it’s really sad to see how much concussions are taking their toll on the games best players. Wouldn’t wish that on anyone and I hope he bounces back to his old form next year.
Get better, Daniel. And Go Kings Go!
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Pili Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@DailyMehow, Good post. These guys are risking their health for our enjoyment.
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Duncanz Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
@Pili, & a King’s ransom..
lvkingaholic Reply:
April 15th, 2012 at 10:50 am
@Pili, the league should screw the two game suspension and how ever long the player is out ………. your out………. no more creams from behind……….
If the Kings pull this off then this is better than Regular Season and this will make it up…
Kings are looking great
…But they still need more work on 5 on 5.
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The Kings aren’t getting the credit they deserve, seems like most contribute our lead to the Canucks being without the 2nd ginger twin.
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KC23 Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 4:14 pm
@thrustable, Forgetting all about us having two starters out with a concussion.
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kingrussell Reply:
April 14th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
@KC23, And forgetting that we gave the Sharks a whale of a series last year with no Kopitar.
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Rich,
Any word whether Daniel Sedin made the trip to LA?
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Oops! Just saw post above
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