This is Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Kings and the New Jersey Devils. The Devils, the sixth-seeded team from the Eastern Conference, beat the third-seeded Florida Panthers in seven games, then beat the fifth-seeded Philadelphia Flyers in five games and the top-seeded New York Rangers in six games. In these playoffs, Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and Travis Zajac each have scored a team-high seven goals, and Kovalchuk leads the Devils with 18 points. Devils goalie Martin Brodeur has a 2.04 goals-against average with one shutout in this postseason. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the Devils were shut out by the Rangers twice but scored a total of 15 goals in their four wins. For the latest on the Devils, check out the coverage from the Star-Ledger and the The Record, followed by the possible lineups for the Devils and the Kings…
The Star-Ledger’s Devils coverage
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DEVILS LINEUP
Zach Parise-Travis Zajac-Dainius Zubrus
Alexei Ponikarovsky-Adam Henrique-Ilya Kovalchuk
Patrik Elias-Jacob Josefson-David Clarkson
Ryan Carter-Stephen Gionta-Steve Bernier
Andy Greene-Mark Fayne
Bryce Salvador-Marek Zidlicky
Anton Volchenkov-Peter Harrold
Martin Brodeur
Johan Hedberg
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KINGS LINEUP
Dustin Brown-Anze Kopitar-Justin Williams
Dustin Penner-Mike Richards-Jeff Carter
Dwight King-Jarret Stoll-Trevor Lewis
Brad Richardson-Colin Fraser-Jordan Nolan
Rob Scuderi-Drew Doughty
Willie Mitchell-Slava Voynov
Alec Martinez-Matt Greene
Jonathan Quick
Jonathan Bernier
First one to four games wins so I have to keep reminding myself to not get too high or too low by the result of tonight’s game. Go Kings.
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variable Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
@Coach Mike,
great outlook…
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@Coach Mike, yes, thank you for reminding me so that I can periodically remind myself to remind me!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
@Stuart,
“Sorry about that, Chief.”
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@Duncanz, Missed it by THAT much.
Kman Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@Coach Mike,
True’dat. @Coach Mike. Really do not know what to expect tonight. But Kings fans do not be deterred by a loss tonight. Kings cannot be had in less than 6 in this series and if that’s the case we’re on Staples ice playing for at least a chance for a barnburner Game 7.
Kings will keep coming people. They’ve taken a lot of punches-in-the-mouth, but just spit out the teeth and keep coming. Kings do not HAVE to have this one tonight. Hard to accept after all the anticipation… but true.
On the other hand. I think the Devils ABSOLUTELY need this one tonight.
I like this scenario going in.
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Kman Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
@PA
Your countdown on KND is killing me Paul.
Thanks to your site for reminding me of the TIME IS NOW video, though.
Hearing Bob call his last this year on Stolly’s OT winner is tearin’ me up.
Once again all, here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp8IYj1oFeU
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KFII Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
@Kman, Thanks for sharing that. Not that I need to get pumped up for the game or anything, but that got my heart pumping!
Munchrat Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
@Coach Mike, This game is huge for joisey. More so than for us. A devil loss would strike fear into the red locker room.
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Tim Goss Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
@Coach Mike, I let out a big woooooo when we scored, but I do for all the big goal lol
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T-Minus halfway from Alexie Zhitnik to Jamie Storr
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First time rich has had the opportunity to “Scout” game 1 of the SCF!!! Congrats Rich!!!
GO KINGS!!!!!!!!!
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Harrison Merkin Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
@Harrison Merkin, PS that was not an attempt to slip in “first”.
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we’re good enough…we’re strong enough…and gosh darn it, people like us…
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HockeyNerd Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@variable, That sounds familiar, where have I heard it? Help me, it’s driving me nuts trying to remember!
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HockeyNerd Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@HockeyNerd, Al Franken?
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@HockeyNerd, That’s SENATOR Franken to you, bub.
Tim Goss Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
@HockeyNerd, Guy Smiley
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Sandy Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
@variable, We are the best.
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
@variable, People like Los Angeles, the only city with a well known chant against them? Wow.
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GO KINGS GO!
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:•-:¦:-•:***:•.-:¦:-•* Super • Stoked *•-:¦:-•:***:•-:¦:-•:
«:::G:::» «:::O:::» «:::K:::» «:::I:::» «:::N:::» «:::G:::» «:::S:::»
▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄█▓▒░ WE WANT THIS BAD!! ░▒▓█▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
@palmspringskingsfan, whoa! How’d you make it 3-D like that????
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palmspringskingsfan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@Stuart,
»»—-♥♫♥ WE LOVE THE …L.A. KINGS ♥♫♥—-»
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Kman Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
@palmspringskingsfan,
That’s just freakin’ sweet
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BrokeKingsFan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
@palmspringskingsfan, Awesome!!!!
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AH!
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I hate being this confident as a long time fan but dang I really like our chances. Better forwards, better defense, and Quick has been the best goalie in the playoffs and we’ve beat three goalies playing better than Brodeur with all due respect to his great career.
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PRMan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
@Dan H., More importantly LARGE forwards against SMALL defense (they have 3 D under 6′ 190lbs).
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
@PRMan, My prediction: squish.
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:38 pm
@Kenny44, I love your prediction.
nik lidstrom retiring tomorrow…
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pr0cess Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:38 pm
@variable, I take this as a good sign, any time you can put a Wing down for good its a good day!
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
@variable, Kings winning game 1 TODAY! GKG!!!
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variable Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:42 pm
@Stuart,
…:)
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NBMatthew Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
@variable, Not that I’m looking to discuss off season moves currently (!!), but Suter to the Wings would make a lot of sense. Can definitely afford him and he’d be the #1 defense-man on a powerful team.
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
@NBMatthew, or that head-banging weber guy…
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It’s almost that time! Been waiting my whole lifetime to see the kings go for the cup. No matter what happens I just want to say thank you rich for everything you do and all the info you’ve provided to me over the last 2 years of reading this blog. I love you all, we are family at this point. Go Kings go
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
@KH, I lift my bottle of water in a toast…I want to remember every moment of this.
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OK About one hour to go: Repeat to myself: The Kings will do the best they can. This is about the Kings. This is not about you. You cannot do anything (OK maybe prayer?)to change the outcome. Do not take this personally. It is only the first game. They are all only games. Do not overreact. OK I’m ready!
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pr0cess Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:45 pm
@Doc Allen, I prayed at all the crazy moments this year, and it has helped, cause here we are… So ya ill keep praying and not shaving and every other little thing i do till its all said and done…
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SLIM Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
@Doc Allen,
Can I get a prescription from you?
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
@SLIM, can you get me a little sum-sum for my cataracts?
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
a recommendation, maybe?
SLIM Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
@Stuart,
As an expert …
I think the Morphine drip works for everything….
You won’t even care about you’re cars…
Doc Allen Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
@SLIM, I try to be good at taking my own advice. We’ll see how I do!
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palmspringskingsfan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
@Doc Allen, Thanks for the advise doc, how much do I owe you?
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Doc Allen Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
@palmspringskingsfan, A high five will do. Section 101, Row 11, Seat 12 Monday night. Go Kings Go!
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palmspringskingsfan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:10 pm
@Doc Allen, I promised I would no go. I was at game 4 last series. I have the 60 inch hdtv with surround sound cranked up.. that will have to do!! ( I bought this tv just for the hockey this season)
It just the annoucers that give me the headache. But just as long as we win those turds can say whatever they want. I already warned new fans, that they need to hear bob and jim to get the real story about the kings!! is it game time yet?
OK now im getting antsy, 15min till im out of here and blitzing home from work…
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variable Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@pr0cess,
drive safely…
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pr0cess Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:49 pm
@variable, Thanks i will, everyone keep safe out there!!
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NoOneUKnow Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
@pr0cess,
Same here…I don’t think I’ve done any “work” for the past 2 hours.
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Still at work, Still can’t focus, Still reading the blog, What time is it? Still at work, Still can’t focus, Still reading the blog, What time is it? Still at work, Still can’t focus, Still reading the blog, What time is it? Still at work, Still can’t focus, Still reading the blog, What time is it? Still at work, Still can’t focus, Still reading the blog, What time is it?
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Kman Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@concussionman02,
Your lack of focus is getting better ccman, just breathe baby, just breathe.
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Got my Kings shorts on….Check
Got a Devils hat doused in lighter fluid….Check
Got my medications lined up…..Check
Eating one Tums after another…..Check
Ready to win the 1st game….Check
Go Kings Go…Win Kings Win…
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variable Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:48 pm
@SLIM,
this is pret-tay, pret-tay cool…
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Deke'r Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
@variable, ….sine your pity on the runny kine!…
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:51 pm
@SLIM,
Sykora, Elias, Zidlicky … Czech!
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Kman Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
@Duncanz,
Calm us down O’ witty Zen Insider.
Blogz about to get crazeeeeeeee !
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I gotta say, back in 93 when the Kings went for the cup and lost, I really wasnt that upset. At the time, it was the 1st time as a fan that I had ever been past the 2nd round, and beating Vancouver in game 6 at the Forum was a huge thrill.
This time around, gotta say, getting this far and losing would be a disapointment for me because I believe The Kings have convinced me up til this point that no team can beat them in a 7 game series right now.
I will take the Kings in 5 games. I really believe The Devils, like every other team that has played us is going to be shocked at the size, speed, and forecheck!
Anyway, everyone enjoy this….because you never know when the Kings may be back in the finals.
Lets get this damn cup once and for all !
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variable Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
@puck73,
i was so upset back in ’93 when we lost for so many reasons….
but like you, i think this is a great constructed squad. and i expect us to win it…
i hope we do it in five, too…but six is my pick….
enjoy the game.buddy…:)
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
@puck73, We have the element of surprise. No one expects an attack without mercy.
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tornado12 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
@puck73, This will be the toughest test yet for this team. The devils haven’t gotten this far by chance. Yes the kings probably went through tougher opponents than the devils but those guys are going up be pumped to win the cup just as much as our boys. I expect a great series but too believe the kings have the better team on paper at pretty much every position and our depth is superior as well. As you said if the kings play the way they have the first three rounds I like our chances but nobody should expect to go up 3 games to zero again. Tonight’s game is huge to keep it rolling though because most winners of game 1 go on to win a series.
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
@puck73, Great post and I agree 100%. This group is mre than capable of overwhelming the Devils. Just a matter of executing. This is OUR time.
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Goring 19 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
@puck73, I’m ready…
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Went to my first game in October, 1970. I’ve bled purple and gold, silver and black ever since. After we lost in 1993 I figured we’d be back soon, well that didn’t happen. So to me losing is not an option! There’s no guarantee we’ll get back next year or any other year, and I ain’t getting any younger.
It does piss me off that I can’t afford to go to any of these games and these band wagon so called celebrities who could really care less will be sitting in a seat that should be used for die hard Kings fans only! Oh well, it could be worse, I could have been born in Angola.
Getting real nervous about now. I’m going to be a wreck during the games. Am I a week or two from having a life long dream come true?
GO KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Stuart Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
@Jack the Lad, +1 my sentiments exactly!
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Goring 19 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:53 pm
@Jack the Lad, feel the same way exactly, not just celebs but a lot of bandwagonners who couldn’t give a hoot about the Kings and couldn’t name a player on the team but have the jack to buy the overpriced tics are gonna get to see something that I’ve dreamed about seeing live since I became a fan back in 73. Same thing happened in 93 so I’m not surprised. But it does leave a bitter taste. Oh well, I have my seat with all the leg room I need, I got my munchies, and the bathroom ain’t crowded and I don’t have to drive so hey, as Romy says, “it’s all good”. GKG!!!!!
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Kings will take a silver Stanley wrench to the Devils’ idle handiwork.
LET’S DO THIS, BOYS !!!!!!!!!!
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Classic, over at EA sports they have the Kings winning it in six at home with DD scoring the game winner, all simulation games of course, they pick Kings win tonight 4-2 with Kopi getting the game winner.Check it out it’s pretty funny.
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SLIM Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
@LVKINGS88,
It’s kinda spooky looking…
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@SLIM, Funny that you don’t see DB handing the cup to Kopi,DD or JQ, it’s guys like Richardson and Fraz, very weird.
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I feel like I’m about to jump out of an airplane.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@FiG17,
That is your ‘skin’ you’re jumping out of …
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
@FiG17, Great analogy. The adrenalin level must be close.
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Oh..A “Bruce” cover band at the “Rock”
How surprising..
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
@SVELTE,
It’s OK.
These are OUR glory days, not their’s …
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@SLIM, no kidding, right? NBC is becoming the Noojoizy Booster Club. That’s OK, Kings just keep winning.
On the bright side, I guess Nickelback is busy doing community service or something.
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
@Kenny44,
They had a gig at Morongo they couldn’t get out of …
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
@Duncanz, The casino where only a _______ would ___.
Wow! Alexei Ponikarovsky is on their 2nd line.
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variable Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
@IceMonkey77,
was thinking about how players like poni and peter harrold become so important in their roles during these games….
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pr0cess Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
@IceMonkey77, Time to ride the poni
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HockeyNerd Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@IceMonkey77, And Harrold one of their 6 defenseman…..
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In Barcelona Spain. Counting down the minutes to drop the puck in the BIG one! GKG!
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
@Skipunk,
In that cathe, Go Kingth Go!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
@Kenny44,
What ith that? cathtellano?
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@Duncanz, thatth what my thtep-brother tellth me
LA_1968 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
@Duncanz, Not bad there. Google translate couldn’t have figure that one out.
Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@Skipunk, Por su puesto! Go Kings GO!!!
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T-Minus Mario Lessard
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
@vplaza,
DEAN LOMBARDI, NO. 1!!!!!!
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vplaza Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
@Duncanz,
Rick Knickle!!!
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I think a big key tonight will be killing early penalties. Cue up Sabotage, I can hear and feel the bass line now, ready . . .
WWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
@Kenny44,
I CAN’T STAND IT, I KNOW YOU PLANNED IT !!!
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SLIM Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:09 pm
@Kenny44,
You mean that Jon Oliva Band?
Know them well…Real well, actually..
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I’m calm, cool & confident the Kings are gonna bring it tonight & this whole series. Jersey is going down just like the Kuckleheads, Preds & Cryotes. The Devils have not faced a defence like ours & the constant pressure of a great forecheck. Jersey’s little D-Men are in BIG TROUBLE in this series.
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pep talk…
OK go out there and play with your heart and your soul…But take no prisoners.
I know this team has it in them. Now reach deep down inside and pull out a victory.
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whaaaa hoooo … got the night off … I am ready. Time to kick some serious NJ butt. Love all you fellow King fans and Hammond bringing it all to us, ty for that. The cup is coming to LA and I’m feeling it!!!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
@KC23, Welcome to INSIDER LIVE, instead of the DVD..
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Duncanz Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:08 pm
@KC23,
Nice to have friends in low placess, eh …
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Okay folks, I’ve posted these before, but here are all four to watch to get you even more pumped up for tonight:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy6UXM8Ots8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kVreEsCXJ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN-ca9wmgEA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp8IYj1oFeU
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Kings hockey has overtaken my senses. Even when I scroll down this blog, my mouse wheel makes a subtle “go kings go” sound
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
@Kenny44, Same here. My wife laughs at my over the top passion. She just doesn’t understand.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:04 pm
@Pili, Just tell her: “Honey, it’s like when you think of me”
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Ultimately, DL’s philospphy “Strength down the middle” wins the series.
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HockeyNerd Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
@goldielocks, Our Wings ain’t playin half bad either!
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Kings need to make the best out of this,,They never know if they may come back to play for the Cup..Yea this team built for playoffs but anything can go in playoffs u never know when this team going to go back to try again..
Kings are here matter as while make a mark and saying its the Kings year…
I have alot of hope and this is my first time seeing this team in the Stanley Cup Finals…This team can win it..I will be very disappointment with the Kings if they lose.
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They have already run out of things to say…
American born captains…
Blah, Blah Blah…
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One hour away. Just keep up what you’ve been doing. Check aggressively in all 3 zones. Force their puck carrier wide. Keep sustained pressure on Brodeur. If we’re in our own zone clear the puck quickly and safely.
We got this.
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Just got home. So am here to start the countdown. T Minus 48 minutes and 1 hour and 8 minutes or so until puck drop.
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
@Jeff_R, Welcome home and the boys are strapen them on now and we come out in about 15 minutes!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:18 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Yepperz….Thanks also. Hoping for a great game tonight.
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:20 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Glad you’re here bro. You’re the man , IMO, on this blog. When it seemed like everyone had questioned where the Kings were headed, you stood solid. That thread always stands out for me.
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
@Pili, Sorry, meant for Jeff R
lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
@Pili, No problem ,but there really is a bond with some of us that will always stay positive no matter what happens..
Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:26 pm
@Pili, Thanks to you also. Me and Bob and also the rest of this blog are Kings homies. We live and die with the Kings no matter what. I had no clue that we would get this far when I started those threads. Just wanted and felt they would make the playoffs. Wild ride but worth everything we went through this season. Will make it that much more special when they win and ride around the ice with the Cup overhead.
neil Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
@Jeff_R, your last 7 game block of the year….just give me 4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:39 pm
@neil, Bingo. 4 is the score.
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
@Jeff_R, Oh my gosh Costas is on. This is really going to happen. They’re talking Devils. Perfect.
Since I haven’t heard anything, I was wondering; Has there been any Mayor/and or/ Governor wagers made on this series?
If so, what do we put up against their toxic waste? The LaBrea tar pits?
Go Kings
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What channel is it on on DirecTV?
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
@Wilmonde, The game is on NBC regular channel, Channel 4 in L.A. 215 NHL Channel has pre game stuff.
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Don’t forget we get to see Jim Fox
Live tonight during commercials and intermissions….
They will stream live all night…
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Dear Freeway Gods,
For the last 13 years I have sat patiently for 2 hours every day on the 57 freeway without complaint. I have been rear ended no less than 9 times in the last 6 years and again I did not complain, only questioned my sanity in continuing to work at a deplorable job that requires me to travel amongst the stupid.
Today, I ask for one favor. Please do not let there be an accident, especially involving my moron magnate of a vehicle, or any other obstruction that will slow down my journey home.
I will be forever grateful if I can get home in time to see my Kings play in the Cup finals for the first time in 19 years.
Thank You
CCM
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King Cobra Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
@concussionman02, The Freeway Gods forgot about LA a long time ago after they cursed it.
Good Luck my friend…..
GKG
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KC23 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
@concussionman02, Praying for you. Seriously. I work a trauma ER … just get home safe and join us in the celebration of the start of the series that finally brings the cup to LA.
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Just got home, ready for puck drop. Lets go Kings!
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LET’S GO KINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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T – Ron Duguay
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Debs 1st line: Zach Parise-Travis Zajac-Dainius Zubrus = ZZZ. Time for the D to put them to sleep, ZZZ… ZZZ.
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Got Zero done today and could not be happier about it!!!
Can’t think about anything else!!
This is so awesome!!!
LET’S ROLL Kings ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hail to the Kings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It’s not one game, the Olympics or the Russians but just in case you need one more pump me up…
Kurt Russell chaneling Herb Brooks from ‘Miracle’ is so damn inspiring.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwpTj_Z9v-c
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37 seasons of bleeding the Kings’ colors – the time is NOW . . . let’s do this!
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Got my Ryan Smyth bobble head facing the TV….he’s gonna get a good firm noogie with every Kings goal!
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So we are supposed to be afraid of their 4th line…
That’s their difference maker…
Be afraid Joizey..Be VERY afraid…
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KC23 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
@SLIM, Yeah, laughing my rear off at the pundents speaking that NJ 4th line could be the difference … talking about grasping at straws.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
@SLIM, Right. They haven’t played a team as big as the Kings, nor one where every line comes at you as hard as our boys do. Man, do I hope they just crush the Devils!
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@SLIM, I will take our 4th line anytime..
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I’m SO nervous! 30 minutes ’till coverage starts, and about 50 ’till game time….
GO KINGS!
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T- Marty McSorley
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Just a thought,Last series we had ex yotes announcers doing the games, Now we will have DOC an ex Devil man,but our ace in the hole is EDDIE O, he has been on a KING band wagon allyear..
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@lakingbob(chi), I really like Doc. Would love for it to be Bob, but since we can’t have him, Doc is next best thing. I know he was a Devils guy, but he is very unbiased in his reporting. Thank G-D no Hayward.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@Jeff_R,
I’d rather have Hayward than that idiot Pierre Maguire!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan, At least Pierre doesn’t reference his ALL Mighty Ducks in almost every sentence he says.
lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
@Jeff_R, i AGREE SECOND TO NONE ,behind Bob..
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Half an hour until NBC hits the airwaves and 50 minutes or so until Puck drop.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@Jeff_R,
I just said that!
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:34 pm
@Minnesota Kings Fan, Ehh you did
I usually do the countdown, or at least have been. The more the merrier.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
@Jeff_R,
Sorry! Didn’t't mean to steal your thunder!
lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:31 pm
@Jeff_R, OVER AND OUT!!
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For all the years . . .
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Kman Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
@Waddler,
^ ^ ^
I I I
Seriously, die hards this sais it, huh.
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Go get ‘em Kings……..
Prediction (Kings in 5)
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TO ALL INSIDERS, It is my privalage to say another time and want to do it before I really start drinkin LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ” YOUR LOS ANGELES KINGS ” go get em boys GKG GKG GKG
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Jeff_R Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:32 pm
@lakingbob(chi), Drink for me
Alcohol and me don’t mix. So I stick to regular drinks (Coke, Lemonade, etc)
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I am so pump up GKG
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Haven’t drank too much in 2 decades … ah oh.
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SLIM Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:41 pm
@KC23,
I haven’t had a drink in 2 decades….
Have to deal with anxieties in different ways…
Deep Breathing helps…not really
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NBC NETWORK IS ON WITH PRE-GAME…
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Diego Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
@lakingbob(chi),
Milburies and Jonesy just called it for NJ
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35 years here…….. i’m gonna blubber like a little girl when the cup is raised by brownie. don’t care who see’s .lol
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T – Luc Robitaille
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Still at work, need to get the F out!
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:08 pm
@Lake Forest, the FedEx?
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T – Butch Goring
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HockeyNerd Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
@HockeyNerd, T – Dave Taylor
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HockeyNerd Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
@HockeyNerd, T – Marcel Dionne
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Just saw Cliffy out there…? Dressed but not playing?
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
@Vegas13, sAW IT TOO, MIGHT BE GAME TIME DECISION??
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7:43 sitting in section 214…can ‘t wait for the puck to drop. Go Kings go!
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@Ben, YELL LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!
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MizzPurr Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:11 pm
@Ben, Aaaaaaahhhhh!! Sooooo uber jealous! You rock my friend!
YELL FOR ALL OF US!
GO KINGS GO !GO KINGS GO!
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Prop the Duck already…
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paige Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@SLIM, I am totally, psychotically freaking out right now!!!!! Every morning for the last week, I wake up completely alert, thinking ‘The Kings are in the finals,’ and I nudge by bf awake and remind him that the Kings are in the finals!!!!!! and now I just have 11 more minutes to wait, but I don’t think I can handle it!!!!!
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Diego Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
@paige,
Is Heyward there?
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paige Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
@Diego, I managed to swallow the bile. thank you for that.
Thry’ve got to win! In1972, I cried when my then-favorite team, the Rangers (because I liked their colors) lost to the Bruins. I was 12. Twenty-one years later, my Favorite team made it back – the Kings. They lost. Tears welled up again.
Now, 19 years later… I can’t keep waiting two decades for my team to win!
GO KINGS!!!!!
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10 minutes and counting….30 minutes until puck drop (or so).
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@Jeff_R, roger-wilco
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Let’s show everyone east of the Mississippi just how good the Western Conference Champions are tonight!
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Star of tonight’s game>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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lakingbob(chi) Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
@Happy Lappy, Its about time you got here…..
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Pili Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
@lakingbob(chi), I’m going with Foxy’s x factor Carter. I can hardly type.
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Kenny44 Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@Happy Lappy, I’ll go with your avatar there
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Johan Hedberg, see you at 18:45
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zdfun Reply:
May 30th, 2012 at 4:55 pm
@zdfun, I mean 17:45.
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I am literary in a sea of Devils…but they are being cool to me.
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@Ben,
Keep representin’ Ben !
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Gosh, this game is painful to watch, being a kings fan
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