Darryl Sutter’s postgame thoughts…
(on the difference in the game…)
SUTTER: “Not much. (It was) pretty much overtime in the third period. Same as first two games.”
(on whether there was a defensive breakdown on Henrique’s goal…)
SUTTER: “It’s a turnover. Misplay between the defensemen. Not a coverage play. Can’t make those long passes and think you can get away with it.”
(on closing out series in Game 4 being “somewhat of a problem”…)
SUTTER: “Awesome. Close out a series (in) Game 4 [laughs]. It’s the Stanley Cup Finals. Game is the very same as the first two games.”
Kings better come off better in game 5..Even tho they were great todays game..
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Mars Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
@KingsFanFTW, No doubt they will. DS is giving em all the biz right now.
I always said 4-1 but was hoping for a sweep.
Guess they wanted to stay Kings of the road more.
Saturday will be EPIC!
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terry crisps tie Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
@Mars, These media guys must be getting scared to ask DS any questions because he shuts them down and makes them feel stupid. Well, guess what? He’s right. There all idiots.
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Sisto Maximo Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:14 am
@KingsFanFTW, Hey this is the Stanley Cup! This is by no means a cake walk and Sutter knows it! It’s fantastic that the Kings were up 3-0 before this game but the Devils are a tough team just ask Rangers! The Kings can get it done on Saturday and the world can watch another tough and exciting Stanley Cup playoff Game! Go Kings!
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KingsFanFTW Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 10:27 am
@Sisto Maximo, yea just saying they better come off better game 5 because Devils thinking this one win is all they needed to win the cup….If the Kings score first will remind them its the Kings year not Devils
I just dont want a game 6..
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Sisto Maximo Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:23 am
@KingsFanFTW, It’s just we have to wait THREE WHOLE DAYSSS!!!
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Howard Berger Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:05 am
@KingsFanFTW, Hang in there, Kingers. Three more shots, beginning Saturday. My photo-blog from Game 4 (and surroundings)… http://www.bergerbytes.ca/2012/06/not-yet/
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does “between the glass” pierre have relatives on the devils???
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Kingswillwin2012 Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
@11 or 3, Doesn’t everyone at NBC (Nothing But Crap) Network? WE WANT BOB AND FOXY BACK!!!
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Gary Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:39 am
@Kingswillwin2012, Get over it already!!! Bob and Jim will gladly trade not calling Kings games, if it means them winning the Cup. This has been the way its been for years, back to the nationally televised Kings Avs series games. After the first round they dont call it. If the Kings had gotten past the first round since, everbody would know that.
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Kings Fan In Temecula Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:41 am
@Gary, its stupid, its all a money grab, thats all
Cruiznblue Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:08 pm
@11 or 3,
I cant get into details on what they all do behind closed doors…but they’re definitely “close” to one another.
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nykingfan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 5:30 am
@11 or 3,
I would think at some point an errant pass, shot, skate would fly over the boards and take him out!
worst analyst I’ve ever heard. He’s a pretentious snot!
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BlueStang Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:29 am
@nykingfan, They are so bias they stink. They wine about everything. Wasn’t boarding on Brown? Brown gets penalized for bumping Brodeur at the edge of the crease and one of the Devels is laying on Quick in the net w/ nobody around, no call. Tom and jerry didn’t mention a word about it.
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BlueStang Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:30 am
@BlueStang, Devils
nykingfan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:42 am
@BlueStang,
They never mentioned that Quick was bumped as the shot was coming in on the Devils 1st goal. They only mentioned that the Kings got a break when the Devils were called for a ticky tac penalty.
What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:10 am
This isn’t directed at anyone in particular, but it’s a pet peeve. Why do so many people write “bias” instead of “biased?” That adjectival form is “biased.” “Bias” is the noun form.
nykingfan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:08 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?
no comprende englis!
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Saturday we take out NJ & set another record by winning 11 straight on the road which also beats the 10 road wins in one playoff’s which we are currently tied with NJ for.
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QueenInVan Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
@King Alex, Yup it was that picture of Parise on the box under that sign that did it. We need 11.
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nice meeting lots of insiders at Casey’s Pub……..we will get them next game…GKG !!!!!
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Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com) Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:19 pm
@neil, I know you dude!
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Jon G Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
@neil, Great atmosphere, but they need bigger TVs.
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Cynic Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
@neil, Second that! Thanks again Paul for setting that up! The only thing missing was a Kings win.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:26 am
@neil, Pity not everyone was introduced to everyone.
I didn’t know half of you were there!
The half I did meet (@Cynic et al) were fantastic company and so was the atmosphere.
@PAKND is the Wayne Gretzky of watch party organizing!
And very photogenic, so he’ll tell you …
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Kingsfanone Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:46 am
@Duncanz,
Paul thru a nice shindig! Great meeting you and getting to talk with you!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 10:30 am
@Kingsfanone,
The pleasure was all your’s …. and even more mine!
rogiesbackup Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 10:58 am
@Kingsfanone, Nice to meet you Kingsfanone, duncanz, cynic tjmfj!!
Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:25 am
@rogiesbackbrace,
See! I tod you!
Kingsfanone Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:50 am
@neil,
Nice to put a face to your name finally! Great meeting Insiders I’ve not yet met, and seeing ones I’ve known for some time!
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Doesn’t everyone at NBC (Nothing But Crap) Network? WE WANT BOB AND FOXY BACK!!!
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Park and ride.
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IceGuy Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:30 pm
@Kenny44,
Thank you!
Saved me typing Park & Ride!
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You know, I think half of the reporters are stunned by Sutter’s comments, and the other half just can’t pick up what he says.
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MattG Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:10 am
@Darrell, The reporters are looking for anything sensational. Coach Sutter is speaking from hockey sense. He doesn’t want any of our guys to lose sight of the reality or details of the challenge. It remains one shift at a time.
Let’s win the next shift Kings, and the next game.
Go! KIngs Go!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:00 am
@Darrell, I can pick up what he says although I’m still trying to make sense out of what he said the first press confrence.
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3 posts said it all. Wasn’t meant to be tonight. Just one of those games.
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Mars Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:27 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), Yeah, so close it was keeping me on the edge of my seat!
Saturday on the road, in their house!
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mrbrett7 Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:57 am
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), I even said that to my girlfriend after Kopitar hit the post. You can’t get this many chances and not win the game. Just wasn’t meant to be…last night.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:03 am
@mrbrett7, At the same time, Kings won’t miss these chances FOUR games in a row.
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UpTheIrons! Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
@Paul Armbruster (KingsNewsDaily.com), It was painful and expensive to be there but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.And yes, it wasnt’ meant to be but I think I’m the one to blame for the loss as I chose to wear a new hat and shirt that I got from game 3 instead of my usual ones.
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Get our boys focused for the next game DS. Every game we played down the stretch and in the playoffs where we played like we HAD to win, we did.
Only losses were games we felt we didn’t necessarily HAVE to win (Playoff clinching game 4′s and those last two regular season games against the Sharks).
Play next game like we’re down 3 – 2 and we will win.
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zulov Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
@The Gondor, we don’t need to play like we are down. We need to play knowing that the difference between winning or being down is just a matter of time. The longer we wait to show up and play, the more down we are going to be. You play knowing that you are already down in the future and here is your chance to alter it.
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Brown was much more active tonight, which is good to see.
That saucer pass from Gagne to Lewis was pure, and his anticipation to jump that pass at the blue line was awesome. Gagne needs to be in the lineup. Can’t understand why people argue this.
Noticed that Jersey is trying to counter our attack throughout the middle of the neutral zone by running a guy hard right back at it. That could end up in a big hit. But if we start sliding the puck behind their D we could get some big hits on their D and get the forecheck going.
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Cruiznblue Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
@Kenny44,
Gagne generated quite a few awesome chances…just couldn’t bury em…and the pass to Lewis would have been burried if it was anyone other than…well…Lewis.
The Devils continue to get banged up more and more every game…I can’t see them holding their pace next game.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:05 am
@Kenny44, Agreed re: gagne!! His hockey sense is uncanny!!!
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The LAK will close out this series….and when they do, NHL history will not discount their accomplishments simply because they did not sweep the NJD.
The herd of tools working for NBC (Nothing But Crap) along with the Craig ‘I want DL’s Job’ Buttons of the sport can say anything they want.
GO KINGS GO!!
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:07 am
@Gustavo, No!!! NBC will just emphasize and focus on the how well and how resilient the DEVILS played this series and not put too much weight on won battles by the kings.
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rogiesbackup Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:09 am
@rogiesbackup, Not just NBC but in the work place where that employee is trying to advance up the ladder by bad mouthing his collegues.
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T Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
@Gustavo, I though it was Nothing But Crosby…
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I had an uneasy feeling prior to heading down to Staples when every talking head I saw picked the Kings to win tonight. Now at least 1/2 the talking heads will go back on the Jersey bandwagon, we will win & all will be well in the universe!
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EternalOptimist Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:48 pm
@King Alex, So true! Same with the stock market… Always go against the herd!
Another gut wrenching, road win Saturday. Go kings!!!
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I LOVE this interview. Watch the video, it doesn’t begin to translate to text. Brushes into Tortorella territory here. I don’t know who’s asking the question about the ‘Elias’ goal but clearly DS has no patience for media that doesn’t know the players, the game, what it means to be up 3-0 in a hockey playoff series or how to cover one. Good for him for getting out of there.
Let’s go Kings! Solid effort. Can’t win em all. This team will stay focused and bring their game Saturday. Love how their handling themselves in this series.
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MattG Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:14 am
@kingsfan, Definitely. Good for him for getting out of there. What was coming next. Well coach. Are you going to hear it from your wife later tonight?
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Should have figured we wouldn’t beat the Devils on June 6th playing at 6pm.
Kings out played them, but just didn’t finish their chances in the first 2 periods of
the game.
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Gustavo Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:02 pm
@luc20rules,
LOL…666
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Cruiznblue Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:05 pm
@luc20rules,
lol I never would have even pulled that together…well done.
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Tool Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:30 am
@luc20rules, game was @ 5pm
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 10:35 am
@Tool, Was still going on at 6pm.
@luc20 was right.
I ran the numbers.
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Record this moment, because there will not be a time it will be true for another 100+ games. “When the game was in the balance Willie Mitchell made a mistake. The puck was just in the Kings D zone, he took a swipe at the puck instead of playing it hard and rubbing out the NJ forward against the boards.” Repeat, this is not something that will happen for another 100+ games.
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DS will get our boys back on track for Game 5. Rest and squash the Devils. Only one more game of listening to the NBC Homer’s!! Can’t wait to hear Bob and Jim recall the “Kings win the cup!!! The Kings win the cup!!!!” and I’m with King Alex 11 Road wins a record all to the Kings!!!
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Maybe the Kings just haven’t faced enough adversity yet. I mean, why else can’t they close it out in 4?
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The Kings did not loose to New Jerser tonight- they lost to human nature. They came for a coronation, not a hockey game. For once I disagree with DS. This game was not at all similar to the first two games in terms of the effort the team brought. I saw more effort in some of the Kings preseason games than tonight.
Daryl disciples bought into the doctrine of winning one shift at a time and that’s what got them this close to the finish. But they were seduced by the “devil” of pride and believed that they were as good as everyone was saying they were and forgot that you are only as good as your next shift. They have channelled Daryl’s words but failed to live by them tonight.
Those of us who have travelled far down life’s weary road know our biggest foe is not our competitors, our circumstances or the system, (are you listening Phoenix?) rather our most formidable foe is ourselves. “We have seen the enemy and it is us.”
In the fist two periods the Devils played like a team expecting to loose but the Kings played like a team expecting to win by showing up. By the third period NJ realized that the Kings weren’t much interested in putting up much of a fight and seized the moment.
A Kings crowd that came early in a julibant mood had the life sucked out of them as we watched our team go through the motions.
I’m optimistic tonight will serve as a lesson learned but it was a most disappointing lost opportunity for the home fans to celebrate as never before. It was the Failure on Figueroa.
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zulov Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
@JackKentCooke, they are young guys. I agree. I noticed it in the pre-game interviews. They were talking about staying focused but u could see that they were in a bit of a trance. Instead of the honest denials of being winners, they al seemed to say, yeah we are winners but we can’t approach it like that.
Which is of course an oxy moron. Winning 4-0 last game didn’t help. They really bought into the hype secretly.
They just need to stay out of their heads. Stay out of the idea that they know how anything goes. They need to play hockey and fight for every inch on the ice.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:49 pm
@JackKentCooke, Totally disagree respectfully, IMHO this was a case of “semi” stage fright. Can you imagine how nervous they all felt and what pressure they put on themselves to win it for us? These boys have played their guts out and using the word “failure” to describe ANY part of their incredible run is inappropriate. You are a long time contributor JKC and I for one enjoy your postings very much, but tonight you are “off the mark” a tad. This, again, IMHO. Go Kings Go
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zulov Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:03 am
@TiredOfIt, in jack’s defense, he is not calling the boys failures. He is essentially saying what you are. They failed to win a game that could have been theirs. Jersey was less effective tonight in many ways than game 3.
Stage fright is based on the feeling that u have something to lose. That you have something to be proud off. That’s why jack talks about loosing to human nature.
The guys are great, done great things by focusing on the work, the game. And not worrying at all about their egos.
It’s hard of course when every idiot reporter is trying to get their “feelings” on being the greatest team ever. Quick is being asked on how nice it is to have kids looking up to him. He doesn’t need that thought in his head.
It’s all.bull.
Point being that jack sees that the kings are physically stronger, better hockey team than jersey. If the kings focus, its a win tonight.
Something was slightly off. Mentally.
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TiredOfIt Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@zulov, Very well put….I respect “Mr. Cooke” and all of his views. As a long time fan I am of course very superstitious for whatever reason other than total psychosis and cringe when certain words are used. I also was on eof the biggest complainers way back when, hence my handle. Love this team and appreciate the opportunity to post here.
JackKentCooke Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:07 am
@TiredOfIt,
Just how I saw it. But thanks for the worthy respectful discourse. I love what others have to contribute.
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EternalOptimist Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:22 am
@JackKentCooke, I thought the team outplayed the devils. We definitely had more scoring chances. Just not enough to overcome a great game from Brodeur and some unlucky bounces.
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Jon G Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:16 am
@EternalOptimist, I actually felt we had the game well in hand. After a fairly strong start by the Devils they couldn’t seem to get much of a forecheck going in the second period. I thought they were done.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 3:05 am
@Jon G, @EternalOptimist,
I felt they did also. They simply didn’t convert over the long periods when NJDs were looking forlorn and desperate for ideas.
For this reason I agree with @JackKent Cooke in that there was not that extra charge of electricity injected tonight as there was in Periods 2 & 3 on Monday night.
renz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:42 am
@JackKentCooke, I have to say I didn’t see it the same way. I will say the Kings did not play well in the third period, and I felt that’s where they really fell off in terms of going after the game. I thought NJ played better in the third. But the Kings played well in the first two periods. They put pressure in the offensive zone as many or more times than NJ did. Kings created more scoring chances than the Devils. They hit the post what, 2 or 3 times? Replays showed these were well executed plays, but did not convert. Even the Devils coach commented on how the momentum was going back and forth. So, I think the play was there for the first two periods, but they really played poorly in the third.
I actually don’t find it all that surprising to be honest. When you strip away all the attention and focus of the fact it was the fourth game and all were looking for a sweep, etc., what you get is actually a very similar game to the first two. Hard fought, fairly even, with several momentum swings, changes in forecheck presure with neither team being very dominate for any extended periods of time. Game 3 I felt was a dominate performance by the Kings, but game 4 didn’t seem all that different than the pay we saw in the first two games. I think bounces, and timing were definitely not in our favor. The Kings hadn’t really played a bad third period in the series until this game.
So, it’s off to another road game win now.
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Love how sutter laughed at the reporter that tried to turn kings not sweeping 3 times out of 4 into some kind of negative trait. He almost got up and slapped him.
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Can you imagine what will happen if NJ wins the next game????? Me neither….GO KINGS GO….GO Kings GO….GO Kings GO….AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 2:55 am
@TiredOfIt,
Yes, I can imagine.
You’re posts will go from 24 words to 624 words with much more CAPS LOCK & punctuation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I owe Lewis an apology. He did not screw up on that breakaway. Saw the replay and he deked back forehand to avoid the poke check. Didn’t work as Brodeur had him completely covered. Oh well.
Sorry Lewie. Nice effort there.
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EternalOptimist Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:04 am
@Cynic, Brodeur just got lucky that the puck slid underneath him and wide. He admitted this in the post game interview. He was good and lucky tonite.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 2:51 am
@EternalOptimist,
It was a fine play by a recognized great goaltender on a recognized checking line forward.
No disrespect to TL.
Not everyone can be Slovenian.
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IceGuy Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:43 am
@Cynic,
The replay shows that Lewie missed the net by inches – about 2″ to the right of the post.
Given that he managed to slip it under Marty to start with, that was a damn good try.
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And right on to DS…..Why do you have a problem closing out series? Up 3-0 to the ECC? Go (add verb here) yourselves hacks. I don’t think I ever heard anybody ask MB “how could you lose 3 games in a row?” Pathetic……We believe in you DS. Sorry but it’s better for the local economy if you win it in NJ. Less turned over vehicles by Lakers and Dodgers fans. I know I know….had to say it….Go Kings Go
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We’ve seen this before.
The bounces went the NJ way this time; it happens.
It’s only one game.
Next thing to be seen: tweets from the Devil players talking about a ‘reverse sweep.’ Sure sign the kings win Game Five.
Re-focus and back at them.
GKG
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EternalOptimist Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:27 am
@bbb7, Yeah, kings are the underdogs now up 3-1… devils will have all the pressure to win at home and extend this. Glad to be the underdogs again Lol
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everyone is a crapbox philosopher, they just sucked
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:00 am
@steve, Are you talking about the NHL experts Steve?
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QueenInVan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:03 am
@Mikey J., No, he’s talking about the refs.
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:04 am
@QueenInVan, Hows that?
Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:07 am
@QueenInVan, I’m waiting, explain yourself.
Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:11 am
@QueenInVan, That’s what I thought.
QueenInVan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:12 am
@Mikey,
Actually, I don’t think he’s talking about experts or refs. We’re the crapbox philosphers and the Kings are the ones who sucked. But I could be wrong, @steve would have to cleat that one up.
JackKentCooke Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:11 am
@steve,
Daryl is that you?
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:13 am
@JackKentCooke, Yeah clueless, after you were disturbed by the signing.
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Bottom line is if the kings understand that at the end of the day everyone is headed for a loss unless they sieze the moment and alter the future, they have the power to become a dynasty. For this team, as we have seen all year, its all mental. They have the right skill, speed, size, and talent to beat any team in the world who are playing their best game. In these playoffs, the only time the kings looked out classed was game 4 vs. The sisters. But even then, it had a lot to do with mentallity.
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we will be fine just didnt bounce our way tonight not meant to be tonight #GOKINGSGO
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I have to say the refereeing in the cup final has been pretty sub par this year. I usually don’t notice the refs at all in past finals, but have this year. What seems like a sure penalty are not getting called while marginal ones are. MSalvador corkscrews Carter behind the net right in front of a ref and no call (though he did penalize him right after for marginal interference). Stoll got a penalty for a phantom slash. The clarkson hit on brown was marginal. I can’t believe these are the best refs available.
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You know, I think there is just something about playing with nothing to lose…that’s why being up 3 to 0 going into the fourth game, and winning, is so hard…the other team has nothing to lose…there is just a freedom the team plays with that is tough to beat…however, after that…well, we know how that can go…good luck Kings…
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I’m sorry for my comments. Just upset that my life has continued to suck with people taking shots at me.
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The NHL network now actually has a valid reason for dedicating 99% of its post game coverage on the devils lol
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:34 am
@EternalOptimist, Though it made no difference either way.
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Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:38 am
@Mikey J., Finger point on you.
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Crackpot philosopher here reporting for duty,
The glass is half full. We get to watch another hockey game on Saturday!
It’s depressing being so optimistic.
Got to go now and take me medication.
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Osaka Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:00 am
@JackKentCooke, I actually was thinking what am I going to do if this ends today. Maybe deep down inside I wanted the Kings to lose. I was selfish, I’ll take the blame for the loss, sorry all.
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JackKentCooke Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:03 am
@Osaka,
It’s not your fault for being selfish-blame you parents.
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Osaka Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:04 am
@JackKentCooke, Hahaha! So your saying I’m a SOB?
Mikey J. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:13 am
To be honest, the Kings a solid team worthy of the Cup.
Osaka Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:02 am
@JackKentCooke, Hey did you hear that great interview on Puck Daddy yesterday with Bob Miller? He told some great stories about Jack Kent Cook.
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JackKentCooke Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:07 am
@Osaka,
I did see it. Loved the picture of Jack.
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EternalOptimist Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:42 am
@JackKentCooke, Rather would’ve gone to the parade on Friday, but a Saturday game will do
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Sutter is just awesome! Steady as ever and a good sportsman! He gives credit to the Devils no excuses for the loss. No ranting about the officiating just stays focused getting his players ready for the next game! Go Kings!!
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The Kings had better and more scoring chances tonight than in games 1 or 2. What was it 2 or 3 post? Penner, Gagne, and Lewis with breakaways. If they get those chances in game 5 they win, I’ll play the odds.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 2:36 am
@Osaka,
I feel very similar to you about our chances, with a slightly contrasting take.
The momentum has now switched to the Devils’ side.
So Kings must come out with a strong 1st Period in New Jersey, preferably with the results of their efforts showing on the scoreboard.
I am intrigued to see how (quickly) Coach Darryl and the boys bounce back from this one!
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Since i cant go to any games cause there too expensive i dont care where they hoist the cup! So lets do it this saturday around 8PM!!!! Go Kings!!!
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I like our team.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 2:26 am
@Mikey J., Me too.
Until the first NJD goal the Kings were under no strain at all.
The only thing is the strategy seems to be simply to outlast and wear down the opponent.
The Kings routinely play the 1st Period to come out tied.
They rarely hit you early and put you under the cosh for the best part of the next 55 minutes.
It would be great to see Kings grab the initiative more early, more often.
I won’t call it resting on their laurels as the Kings’ laurels are second to no one. But the team certainly doesn’t apply the full range of gears in the early part of games.
I still think we’re fine, but will there now be any changes in the lineup for Saturday?
The Kings may not be able to afford to play the same style of game in Game 5
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Gagne is getting better, Penner had a great game….This game I can surely put in on Brodeur’s saves.
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Pili Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:19 am
@Jack, Penner had great jump and energy. The difference between now and midseason with him is amazing. Gagne gives us another weapon. JackKentCooke is right; the bright side is we can watch a game Saturday!!! GKG!!!
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How many picked a 4-0 for this series?
Let’s stay positive. GKG.
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IceGuy Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:48 am
@Diego,
In the last 2 months, the Kings are 15-3.
I’ll take that any day.
Saturday the Kings are going to come out angry. Not so much at the Devils, but at themselves.
I’m thinking we’re going to see a Championship performance by the Kings in Newark.
Or, as the old saying goes, “The Kings are Dead. Long live the Kings!”
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Pili Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:35 am
@Diego, I did, mainly because I hate to predict a Kings loss, not out out disdain for the Devils’ ability.
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I’m pissed off, frustrated, and spoiled.
Welcome to the life of a Kings fan during the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs!
They weren’t great, they weren’t bad, just not good enough to clinch the cup last night.
Since I can’t go off on the players I’ll just go off on the media this morning (not you Rich)
Pierre Macguire-For sanity sake lets please win the cup Saturday so that I don’t have to hear that pretnetious fool any longer this season. Either that or someone hire Greg Williams to put a bounty out on him while he stands between the glass!
Doc Emrick-Great announcer but the Kovalsuck excuses are starting to piss me off. He mentions how he must be hurt becasuse he’s been so ineffectrive. It can’t be that the Kings are checking the hell out of him and limiting his time and pace. He’s the only guy playing with bumps and bruises..or at least the only one worthy of excuses according to Doc.
Mic Kern from XM NHL morning show…I’ll save my true hated venom for this jerk. I love my hockey but this guy is forcing me to go listen to Mike and Mike again and find out whats going on in the only 2 sports espn covers..basketball and football. His great take this morning was he was glad the Kings lost so now they can’t, nor should they have been compared to the “great” Oilers of 88.
Rich won’t let me throw the F-bomb on the blog so I’m somewhat limited in what I can say about him. I guess he hasn’t realized that life exists in the lower 48 states of the US. Everything with him is about a Canadian team…Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton. I guess the moron hasn’t noticed how none of them have done anything in the recent past. Get over it Kern..the best teams exist below the border. He’s bored with the finals. Oh if only he could take that 2 steps further and not bother watching the finals or talking about it, we’d all be better off for it.
Now go get em boys in NJ on Saturday and bring the cup back to its rightful home LA!
Go Kings!
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 5:47 am
@nykingfan,
Looks like we’re both at it early!
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Did not sleep well last night. I was menatlly exhausted from watching the game. I was so incredibly disappointed that the Kings did not win the Cup that I difficulty sleeping. I have never been so nervous watching a game.
I agree with Diego above – I sure didn’t pick 4-0. I picked 4-2. That being said, I was sure hopibng they wouldn’t be going bcak to NJ for a game 5!
I am thankful that I can see Bob & Jim out here in Minnesota. If not for their reasoned, clear postgame summary of what I just witnessed, I might be catastrophizing and freaking out. Yes, the Devils played well. They had to. Can’t be surprised by that, but the Kings played pretty well, too. They had their chances to win it and just did not get it done. NJ had their chances and they got a couple. I think the Kings getting that one just a minute after NJ made it 1-0 gives me all the reason I need to be hopeful for game 5. That and the idoits at NHL network.
When I woke up this morning, I turned on “NHL Tonight” as Doug Weight was blathering about NJ. It’s so hilarious how as soon as you win a game, suddenly you’r ethe greatest team on Earth! The Kings have had the same treatment, but really only after winning Game 3.Weight came to the conclusion that Adam Henrique was now as good as Anze Kopitar because of the goal he scored. Also, they (and the idots on NBC) were all “See? See? Shoot high on Quick and you’ll score ! We’re right! We’re right!” Those of us familiar with the fallacy of positive instances know that we humans look for information to support what we already believe to be true and ignore all evidence to the contrary. And boy, is there ever a ton of evidence to the contrary on that “shoot high” theory.
So, I am hopeful for Game 5, and I look forward to watching Dustin Brown hoist the Stanley Cup on Saturday or Monday. I don’t believe there will be a Game 7.
Hang in there, Kings fans!
GO KINGS!
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 5:50 am
@Minnesota Kings Fan,
OMG! I’m the typo king!
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nykingfan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 5:56 am
@Minnesota Kings Fan,
Nice…we definitely are on the same page this morning!
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Blade17 Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:05 am
@Minnesota Kings Fan, I don’t have the (dis)pleasure of listening to Weight or the guy NYKINGfan mentioned in his post above. I really think (and hope) the East Coast bias exists because the coverage is so much more focused all year on the East and Canadian teams, so they talk about what they know. Except for the Lakers,and maybe USC football, what West Coast team in any sport gets much national attention…unless they win a championship. So I think it’s more a case of ignorance than outright bias. Hey, I’ve been a Kings fan since 72, and back in those days got all my hockey news from Sports Illustrated…the week after the games took place. Just be happy the NHL is getting such extensive coverage now, however one-sided you deem it to be. Doc is a great announcer & makes the games fun to watch, Olcyk is decent and fair, but Pierre is HORRIBLE. Engblom should be doing his job between the glass. Thank you
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just got back to NY after taking a red eye. the shock of potentially staying in LA to enjoy the celebration to instead making a mad dash to LAX to make my flight after the game and now sitting at work is just hitting me. I hope we finish things up on Saturday. I can’t take this.
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Duncanz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:16 am
@Shakes,
You’ll get to see the victory and celebration on Saturday instead, I take it?
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I do want to throw some props at Tallinder from the Devils. The guy hasn’t played since January and played nearly 20 min of outstanding hockey last night.
I thought he was the best player on either side.
Our guy who’s been out since the end of 2011 missed on a breakwaway. There’s the difference!
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OK Coach or whomever, tell me again why Kyle Clifford is not playing? He has been giving it his all for the entire season and now he’s not worthy? BS in my book. Play Clifford and we win. Also, it was just a matter of time before Voynov lost a game for us. Mitchell has been carrying him since his recall. The guy just does not win the battle along the boards. Been a Kings fan when most of you were making yellow poop in your diapers, so don’t tell me about “D”. C’mon coach, put Clifford in. He deserves his name on the cup.Man up
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nykingfan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:26 am
@Papa Ed,
Ihavwe no problem if they inserted Clifford into the lineup in place of Gagne, but he’s not going to be the difference between us winning or losing. He’s a role player the same as Richardson, Nolan, Fraser.
Also, I think you’re being way too harsh on VV. He has to get bigger and stronger over the summer, but he’s been a solid player for the Kings throughout the playoffs. I think he realizes that he doesn’t have the physical strength to match up with some of these guys so he uses his smarts and gets position on a lot of forwards.
He didn’t lose this game for us..we just didn’t bury our chances.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:39 am
@nykingfan,
Agreed. VV isn’t perfect, but I think he has played well. He’s a rookie! However, he has the experience of playing in a potential Cup-clincher, and I know he take that experience will have a great game in Game 5.
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jess Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:47 am
@Papa Ed,
Dude, clifford will have his name on the cup regardless if he plays or not.
We haven’t won the cup yet though.
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One more thing to say to the players, “STICK SIDE” against Marty.
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gr81scores Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:13 am
@Papa Ed, Did you hear that, NBC?
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I hate seeing our Kings lose. No excuses.
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I guess the lesson learned tonight is that it’s not that easy to beat another playoff quality team that also wants to win as badly as we want to win.
You win games on the ice. Not on the TV shows.
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Now please, no more tear jerking / jinxing posts until we win the cup
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nykingfan Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:53 am
@jess,
Agree!
I’ll take the blame for putting the cart before the horse. Dumbass I am!!!!!
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Kingsfanone Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:53 am
@jess,
Waaaaaa?
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jess Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:06 am
@Kingsfanone,
Friggin Drama Parade! Never seen anything like it.
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Kingsfanone Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:01 am
@jess,
Hahaha! You called it!!
Osaka Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
@jess, +1000
I’m not worried. It’s merely a matter of time before the cup is ours. A sweep would have been cool, but none of us really expected it to begin with.
However, my highlight of the evening was the Devils fan that got escorted out of the ESPN Zone by security before getting pummeled by a swarm of angry Kings fans. I’m not sure how it all started but let’s just say that he was verbalizing his distaste for our fair city and those of Mexican descent.
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My last rant against the media (for now
) what a shame that a questionable call by the officials tied up the hockey game at 1-1 ..forget the fact that JQ was bumped in his crease, knocking him off balance as the shot came thru for the 1st goal. Nary a word about that being a penalty, but why should we expect them to pick up on that?
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Fans look at bright side we still get to see our
Kings play more hockey now way cool its
June
Go Kings Go!
A friend of mine who was at game with me last
night and who also works at LAX told me he
see’s there plane getting ready now there
Way Cool!
Go Kings Go!
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Everything tells me this goes to Game 6. Hope I’m wrong
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IceGuy Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:56 am
@kingszzz,
4-0 would’ve been amazing.
4-1 will be sick.
4-2 was what I called at the start of this – simply because I wanted to see the Cup hand to Brownie on Staples ice.
We got this.
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kingszzz Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:00 am
@IceGuy, I hear ya. With our sortid history though, my mind goes to the unhappy place.
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KINGS have yet to play a game in this series where they come out smoking in the first period . In all 4 games they have come out slow and flat. They will need a bit more desperation in their play to win the 4th one. They can do it!!!
Go KINGS Go
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On the road again -
Just can’t wait to get on the road again.
The life I love is playing hockey with my friends
And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
On the road again
Taking hits that I’ve never been.
Seein’ plays that I may never see again
And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
On the road again -
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We’re the best of friends.
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
is on the road again.
Just can’t wait to get on the road again.
The life I love is playing hockey with my friends
And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We’re the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way
And our way
is on the road again.
Just can’t wait to get on the road again.
The life I love is playing hockey with my friends
And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
And I can’t wait to get on the road again.
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If anything, the Kings have shown they can come back and win after a game 4 loss in these playoffs. This is the SCF after all, and they’re not playing some last place team so that they should sweep them. The Devils played like they needed to in order to stay alive.
The Kings had chances that they didn’t bury. Three of the four games so far could have gone either way, so having the Kings up 3-1 is good.
The Devils have some life going into game 5, but that game and all other games are going to be tough anyway. I think the Kings have not been outplayed in this series, so I still like the chances of closing this out on the road….and for them to establish a new postseason road record of 11-0.
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GOOD MORNING:extend the series,by clinching at NJ.and 11-0 record,the most important–save the riot at home…GKG…
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I think I am watching a different series than everyone else. I think the Devil’s came into this seried a bit intimidated due to success the King’s had in the first three rounds. I think the Devil’s have played better in every single game, the King’s have had luck and bad calls against the Devil’s on their side. If they expect to win this series, they need to play with more passion. It is driving me a bit crazy. I have been a fan for lots and lots of years and if they don’t do it this year, I will be the most disappointed I have ever been.
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I am not as exercised as others over the “East Coast Bias”. Considering the general futility of this franchise over fourty years , it is simply going to take more than one half season and a great playoff run to be included in the in crowd. We’re kind of like the Beverly Hill Billies coming to town and expecting to join Hillcrest Country Club. You want media bias- try being the Clippers in LA this year. It,s simply a “New Money” taking a while to be accepted by the Old Money” kind of deal”. “Just Win Baby” and we will get our due,
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Would help if Penner could hit the net, JESUS!
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I heard a loud thud last night. Then I realized it was all those bandwagoners jumping off. We’ll see you again at the parade. A 4-1 Stanley Cup victory I’ll take anyday!
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It would be awesome if they all just laid down for us and spread their legs, but we’re going after Megan Fox, not Meg for Family Guy. It might take a little work here. Lots of pressure to get it done last night and they didn’t have their best game bc of it. But if you think about it, last night was won in only about 2 inches. Two inches and the game would have been different. We’d have two more goals and they don’t get their empty netter. It was a game of inches I told my 10 year old son as he cried that they couldn’t do it. We can’t expect to get every bounce and we will get ours. I enjoyed the game very much even though we did not close it out. Maybe less embarrassing Hollywood fans will be around when we win it. Bandwagoners driving up prices. It I know, I know, it’s good for the NHL and LA hockey. GKG!!!
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