Game 12: Columbus at Los Angeles

Los Angeles Kings 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1 (Final)

SOG: LA – 22, CBJ – 13
PP: LA – 1/5, CBJ – 0/4

Third Period
2) LAK 5-on-3 PPG – Mike Richards (2) (Anze Kopitar, Jonathan Bernier), 1:34
3) CBJ – Nick Foligno (2) (Jack Johnson, Brandon Dubinsky), 17:35

Second intermission notes: Jake Muzzin and Dustin Brown are tied with a game-high three shots on goal. Slava Voynov leads all skaters with 16:40 of ice time. Columbus has been credited with only two blocked shots. They rank 29th in the league with 137 blocked shots; Los Angeles ranks 30th with 100. Nashville and Pittsburgh are tied for the league lead with 228 blocks. The Kings have now outshot their opponents 154-86 in the second period this season.

Second Period
1) LAK – Kyle Clifford (2) (unassisted), 18:40

First Period
No scoring

Columbus Blue Jackets (4-7-2) at Los Angeles Kings (4-5-2)
Friday, February 15, 2013, 7:30 pm (PT)
Staples Center

Referees: #16 Brian Pochmara, #3 Mike Leggo
Linesmen: #76 Michel Cormier, #82 Ryan Galloway

LAK scratches: F Brad Richardson, F Colin Fraser, D Andrew Campbell
LAK starting lineup: G Jonathan Bernier, D Keaton Ellerby, D Drew Doughty, LW Dwight King, C Mike Richards, RW Jordan Nolan

CBJ scratches: D John Moore, D James Wisniewski
CBJ starting lineup: G Sergei Bobrovsky, D Nikita Nikitin, D Fedor Tyutin, LW Matt Calvert, C Brandon Dubinsky, RW Nick Foligno

Note: We’re trying something new tonight! Game updates will now scroll upwards, instead of keeping the game information, officials, scratches and starting lineups at the top. Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

826 Comments

  1. SLIM says:

    As someone already mentioned….
    This kinda looks like it could be a trap game…
    We have to play a full 60 minutes all out hockey tonight….
    If we lose to the Straight jackets ….
    All hell will break loose…

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @SLIM,
    Jarko is gonna want to make a statement
    In his 1st NHL game..

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    Kingzilla Reply:

    @SLIM, muzz makes me nervous… Come on Bernie we need you to bring in a 2nd or 3rd rounder…

    [Reply]

    Kingzilla Reply:

    @Kingzilla, brown looks aweful…

    Munchrat Reply:

    @SLIM, No trap here. we are going to be firing meteors at the Jackets all night.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Bronc(x)srat, Lol, Ural cometed to winning tonight, aren’t you!

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @Hrumpcanz, Brookrat, please.
    My favorite baseball teams are the Dodgers and the ones that are playing against the Gints abd Skankees.

    Ravens Reply:

    @SLIM, it’s been a trap season so far. lets hope we don’t take any more bait

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @Ravens, It’s been a long summer, hence the long hangover.
    I think the season has finally started.

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    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @SLIM, could b a trap but I’m still going with 4-2 Kings ;)

    [Reply]

  2. jess says:

    -L-G-M-F-K- (!!)

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    Robyn Reply:

    @jess, +2

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  3. theo says:

    I’m totally fine with Bernie getting the start tonight. We need to rattle off 6 or 7 straight to get into the mix; time’s a wasting.

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  4. DesertKing says:

    Its the battle of the 10-point teams! Who will be the first to 12! Who will become tonight’s NHL Network feature? Who killed cock robin? Where is Hoffa buried? Why are there mini-marshmallows in cocoa? Why is “why” in Spanish “por que”? Why did the movie “Catwoman” suck so bad?

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    SLIM Reply:

    @DesertKing,
    Why is there no other word for thesaurus….
    Why does you’re nose run and you’re feet stink?.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @SLIM,
    Duh! Feet smell..

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    HockeyNerd Reply:

    @SLIM, 1) Because all the other words are “against”
    Theasaurus, Theasaurus must have done something to make all the other words angry.

    2) He’s built upside down.

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  5. Duncanz says:

    Does DE raid Hugh Hefner’s drycleaners for his suit selections?

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Duncecanz

    Al Capone reincarnated.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @DessertKing, Don Evanzisi

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    jess Reply:

    @Duncanz, ha just saw this!

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @jest, peeps rightfully skip my comments … such a loser … shoot me … chill dude … jus kidding … kiss and make up?

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    jess Reply:

    @Duncanz, LMAO -dude you have him down…

    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    This “Kiss and make-up” thing is a tad creepy….
    Medication is you’re friend….
    Not you Pahrumphz…..

    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTEY, you need to be here in the wee hours sometimes.
    Gets a bit hairy like this.

  6. SLIM says:

    I loved what the owner of the Senators
    Had to say about the Cooke “incident”….
    This man speaks his mind and is refreshing…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTE, Cooke vs kook..

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    KC23 Reply:

    @SLIM, agreed. Cooke should join Avery. Guy is a punk.

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    goldielocks Reply:

    @SLIM,

    Cooke changed his play? Sure, it seems he found another way to hurt the player without suspention.

    [Reply]

  7. jess says:

    OH MY GOD DARRYL!!

    Where’d you dig up that one???

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  8. Robyn says:

    ZlAlright, ya’ll. I’m at the game and I will be fervently checking in here cuz I’m a nervous watcher

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    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @Robyn, looking forward to it Robyn…..we are expecting some good feedback from you ;)

    [Reply]

    Robyn Reply:

    @Spencer Maze, can’t promise much coherency :-D

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @Robyn, My wife actually got to go with her friend tonight……GKG!

    Munchrat Reply:

    @Robyn, Nice to see you here!

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  9. Ravens says:

    I have to go out to dinner, I will be looking at my Android phone throughout, I will nod politely and say aw ha to make my freinds think I actully care more for their coversation then I do with what is going on on my phone, of coarse I will be looking at this blog the whole time

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Ravens, Missing the Kings?
    You must be Ravenous!

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    Robyn Reply:

    @Duncanz, too bad, I had an extra ticket to tonight’s game

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    Duncanz Reply:

    Oh @Robyn, next time publicize that thing! :..(

  10. SLIM says:

    Mitchell should have the “1st Nation”
    Medicine man fix his Knee…..

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @SLIM, I’m sure he’s already tried that……

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTE, He did … that is the problem..

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Duncecanz,

    LOL

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  11. OCKingGirl says:

    Willie Mitchell getting choked up as he thanks family and friends, while he shows them the cup. Love it!!

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  12. SLIM says:

    NEWS Flash…..
    We must score 1st….
    Playing ketchup hockey is not our forte…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTE, more like our un-dressing.

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @SLIM,

    I played mustard hockey once. Never did get those stains out of my jersey.

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  13. LittleRhody says:

    Those of you at the game, say “Happy B-day” to the ex-wife, lol. She got tix from her mom and is in PR16. She should be wearing a gold Johnson jersey and have a little baby wearing the Kings jersey Jack signed.

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  14. California Royalty says:

    Expect big things from the PP tonight!
    I feel like someone is going to have a big game!

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    Robyn Reply:

    @California Royalty, I’m hoping for stellar things from the PK tonight. GKG!!!

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  15. jess says:

    Get a couple then keep the foot on the gas kings (it’s on the right) (!!)

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  16. Duncanz says:

    Will VV be ‘cometed’ to the win like @Munchies, tonight?

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  17. SLIM says:

    Carter will shine again tonight…
    And you can take that to the bank!

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  18. jess says:

    “JJ at the point, -OH the puck hops over his stick, -then picked up by Carter, Carter over the blue line, CARTER charging the net…”

    SCORE KINGS!!!

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @jess,

    Are we supposed to assume the 14 head fakes?

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  19. DesertKing says:

    Did Jim Fox pawn his Stanle Cup ring already?

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    jess Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    HE couldn’t pass up that collector’s bottle of pinot noir..

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @jess,

    He should have gone to my brother’s store, bestwinesonline.com, then he would have had the bottle and kept his ring.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @jest, Not the Bernier … from the Voynov region?

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  20. SLIM says:

    Gotta tell ya..
    Bernier starting threw me for a loop…
    Never expected this…

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  21. Kenny44 says:

    The Wizzer is a scratch.

    MR vs. HairPullerinsky to start.

    Bobforpucksky in net

    Looks like fun!

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kenny44, Wiz’s wife giving birth to a wee one..

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Speaking of whizzers, I need a whistle!

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kenny44, It helps!

  22. Robyn says:

    Ok here we go!

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  23. CB14 says:

    Why Boo JJ? I don’t get it.

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    KingMe20 Reply:

    @CB14,

    It’s idiotic. He didn’t ask to leave.

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @CB14, Because you should always boo every guy who used to play on your team, shouldn’t you??
    I thought that was the rule

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Munchrat, If they choose to leave, or refuse to re-sign, then absolutely. JJ didn’t choose to leave.

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    Wilmonde Reply:

    @CB14, If anything, he was kicking and screaming as he left…

    Munchrat Reply:

    @CB14, Hey, I’m with you and Kingme20. I would never boo him.
    I’m just trying to think like these other idiots.

    CB14 Reply:

    @Munchrat, Gotcha.

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @CB14, because they booed Carter?

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Munchrat, Carter wasn’t happy in Columbus, and made it known. I would’ve booed him too if I were a Columbus fan.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Munchies, 7s wild!

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Duncanz, What does Rob Scuderi have to do with this? ;)

    Munchrat Reply:

    @MmmmmDonutz, they are setting in…

  24. DesertKing says:

    Uh oh, PP. Dammit!

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  25. CB14 says:

    PP time. I think we get one here.

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  26. jess says:

    Time to shell bobrovsky!!

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  27. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Cap taking the body, good sign…. but Muzzin needs to shoot the puck at the top of the circles, regarldess of of he is on the boards or not

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  28. KingMe20 says:

    Decent movement, but need more shots.

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  29. Kenny44 says:

    King moving like a shopping cart out there

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Kenny44,

    Vons or Stater Bros.?

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    Food King, of course

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  30. Kenny44 says:

    BJ d are pinching more than usual

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Kenny44, I hate when BJ’s pinch.

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    jess Reply:

    @CB14, LOL

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  31. SLIM says:

    Very few shots on net…
    A little gripping going on…

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @SLIM, Should lead to a scupple or three

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  32. KingMe20 says:

    The Graham Timing Partner sponsorship is perfect for a game against Coulombs…. errr, Columbus. :D

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @KingMe20, I see what you did there

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  33. Robyn says:

    Looking good so far… no one is booing anyone… LGK

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  34. DesertKing says:

    I agree with Patrick. At least we got the Cup before the world ended.

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  35. Michael J. says:

    Wow… Richards…

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  36. LittleRhody says:

    Nice check by Gagne

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  37. Duncanz says:

    Gagne? Check?
    Wow.

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Duncanz, Shades of pre-concussed Gagne… good sign

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    Real 7 Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, Gags looking Good….he deserves some good bounces…and a goal..

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  38. jess says:

    Gagne nice work buddy!

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    SLIM Reply:

    @jess,
    Yeah…He doesn’t go to the. hard area’s….

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  39. DesertKing says:

    Forecheck looked real good there.

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  40. Munchrat says:

    Voynov is playing like this is his last game.

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    KingMe20 Reply:

    @Munchrat,

    You might too if a meteor exploded over your home town.

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @KingMe20, exactly

    [Reply]

  41. Robyn says:

    WTF is wrong with Richards tonight???

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Robyn, He hasn’t looked good all season.

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    Michael J. Reply:

    @Robyn,

    Tonight???

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    Robyn Reply:

    @Michael J., ok fair enough. But he’s looking absolutely pitiful tonight. Worse than usual

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  42. CB14 says:

    Lewis is looking like Brown drawing penalties left and right.

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    Stuart Reply:

    @CB14, and he would’ve gotten up with possession even had their been no call made! Solid effort

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @CB14,

    I think he has been the primary beneficiary of the “champion’s newfound respect” phenomenon. In prior years, the opponents could rag doll and juice Lewis any which way they wanted without drawing a penalty. Now his hustle is reaping rewards.

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  43. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Time to build on the positives of the last PP

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, It’s like mini legos at this stage…

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    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Duncanz, Sadly this one was a step backwards after DD shanked it. If they keep the 5-5 forecheck the way its been they’ll be fine

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  44. jess says:

    Ok so we’ll get one thiiiiiiis time????

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  45. Michael J. says:

    Gagne’s best shift of the year?

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    jess Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Absolutely

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Michael J.,
    Methinks he has had more than
    We give him credit for..

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    Stuart Reply:

    @SLIM, all started by Richards.

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    KFII Reply:

    @Michael J., he was a beast out there.

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  46. Stuart says:

    Kings looking solid! I remember saying early last year that the Kings go as their forecheck goes and rings true today! Whaat pressure. Even though MR fell, his pressure allowed the offense chances just now… good hustle

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Stuart,

    +1

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  47. Munchrat says:

    nice work on that last chance. DD shanked it

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  48. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Need more of that. Sure, Doughty missed but he was in deep and there was movement instead of standing around in the umbrella

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, not rfagging on DD, just stating the fact. We need to keep this up.
    VV has, in my mind, been the best and most consistent King all season.

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    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Munchrat, Absolutely agree. DD is playing better of late, but VV is playing better than EVERYBODY.

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  49. SLIM says:

    I wonder what Nikita Nikitin’s nickname is…

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    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @SLIM, Nikki?

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @SLIM,

    NikNik?

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    jess Reply:

    @SLIM, NIK?

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    SLIM Reply:

    @jess,
    I was thinking Bababouy..

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @SLIM, Irving

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    tory17 Reply:

    @Munchrat, bob

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @SLIM,

    Mom?

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    SAM T Reply:

    @SLIM, Khruschev….

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  50. Stuart says:

    how about a couple of shifts ago, Kopi had given his stick up to a Dman and then proceeded to shove some Jacket to the floor… Guy’s a moose!

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  51. LittleRhody says:

    Doughty shaved the beard.. maybe that’s the sign a new season has begun???

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    Michael J. Reply:

    @LittleRhody,

    If only Richards would follow suit…

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Michael J.,
    Can’t believe you just said that….
    My thoughts exactly

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @LittleRhody, Or he finally licked all the sprinkles out of it..

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  52. jess says:

    This is all really fun and everything but a goal would be nice.

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  53. Real 7 says:

    Doughty’s shot is blocked X 100

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Real ly, I’m just gonna keep you on loop..

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  54. Robyn says:

    I like our D so far. Looking good

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    Stuart Reply:

    @Robyn, forwards have looked good too, even penns

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  55. Michael J. says:

    Penner with Carter and Williams

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Michael J., Why demote 77 & 14? They were playing well.

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  56. Duncanz says:

    Looking very … playoffesque so far …

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  57. Stuart says:

    nice hipcheck DD

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  58. SLIM says:

    DD loves him his “Hip-check”

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    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @SLIM, Dare-I-Say Rob Blake-ish? Not so much, but that was his signature check

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    SLIM Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan,
    YEP!

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  59. Kenny44 says:

    King is turning into a black hole again.

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  60. CB14 says:

    Stoll shoots wide…

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    Munchrat Reply:

    @CB14, He was listening to Buttonhole

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  61. Stuart says:

    c’mon lewie

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  62. Spencer Maze says:

    Cliffy just straight up outworking fools out there

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    Robyn Reply:

    @Spencer Maze, he is down right amazing tonight (and thus far this season)

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  63. Robyn says:

    Oooh so close!

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  64. KingMe20 says:

    Penner’s had three good shifts in a row. Happy to see that

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  65. Kenny44 says:

    Carter working that magic wand again.

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Kenny44, He got another chick pregnant?

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @CB14,

    Allegedly!

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  66. KFII says:

    The Kings have some speed going on!

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  67. Stuart says:

    Penner!!! got his two shots off like he’s got broken wrists!!

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  68. Robyn says:

    Good first period

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    KFII Reply:

    @Robyn, sure was, to bad the Kings couldn’t score on any of those chances. If they keep it up, it’s only a mater of time. :-)
    Go Kings Go!

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  69. SLIM says:

    Pretty decent 1st….

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  70. Stuart says:

    great scoreless period!

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  71. CB14 says:

    Decent period. A goal would be nice.

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    Robyn Reply:

    @CB14, came real close a few times. Only a matter of time

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    CB14 Reply:

    @Robyn, I wouldn’t count on it with this team. We seem to have alot of those games where we “should” score, but we don’t.

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  72. Michael J. says:

    Left wingers were all mixed up there at the end. Maybe an injury to King???

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    He’s not the same for some reason.

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  73. P1 LA Kings Fan says:

    how was the first Kings fans? Whose hot? Whose not??

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    Robyn Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, Muzz still struggling a bit but otherwise, all are doing “not bad.” Except Cliffy who is schooling his team on outworking your opponent

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    CB14 Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, Pretty decent, but no goals. No one really stood out to me in a good way, or a bad way.

    [Reply]

    Robyn Reply:

    @CB14, I saw Cliffy throwing his body around but maybe it’s my angle…

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    Stuart Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, Richards looks sloppy but he’s got a lot of jump tonight. I think he gets 2 assists tonight!

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    tory17 Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan,
    our PP still sucks

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  74. tory17 says:

    Gags is so over due for a goal, hope he gets one ( or two ) tonite.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @tory17,
    You’re wish will come thru….

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  75. KC23 says:

    Awful.
    :’(

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  76. Mars says:

    Note: We’re trying something new tonight! Game updates will now scroll upwards, instead of keeping the game information, officials, scratches and starting lineups at the top. Please share your thoughts in the comments section.

    THANKS!! LOVE IT!!

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  77. jess says:

    Chances are, one team will come out and get a goal early in the 1st.

    Better be the Kings.

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    CB14 Reply:

    @jess, Where can I bet against that?

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @CB14, uhhh errrr…

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    jess Reply:

    *2nd lol

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    Robyn Reply:

    @jess, I’m hoping Kopi can come out and flick one past the goalie again

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    jess Reply:

    @Robyn, ditto

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @jess,

    I think one of these teams will win tonight.

    [Reply]

  78. bbb7 says:

    Penner two SOG, neither which could brake a pane of glass.
    Really good forecheck pressure and speed but just too many guys with ZERO offensive sense or finishing skills.
    I’m surprised Columbus had even 4 SOG, I dont remember more than 1.

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  79. SLIM says:

    Blind guy goes up to a chick on the beach….
    And says……”Fish sandwich”?

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    jess Reply:

    @SLIM, keep yer day job ;)

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    Real 7 Reply:

    @SLIM, but it tastes like chicken…

    [Reply]

    tory17 Reply:

    @SLIM,
    could he smell the ocean?

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  80. RYC says:

    Finally get a Kings broadcast on Centre Ice here so I can see that fantastic Carl’s Jr. commercial!!!!
    I liked the end of that period, the Kings intensity is up!

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @RYC, If Billboard had a section for commercials that would be no.1 with a bullet!

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  81. harty says:

    Sutter is back coaching like a rookie in the league.
    Confused, players have to say who will I be with next. We are not even 11 minutes into the game and entire line combinations are mixed.
    You know what, I’ve seen this before….never let your players get some type of familuarity and they will never get to know each other.
    This is one reason why we don’t score alot……guys have no chemistry.

    Is DS scared, he sure coaching like it……

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    jess Reply:

    @harty,

    Hey mix yourself up a stiff drink buddy.

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @jess, did and the lines still look out of sync..

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    jess Reply:

    @harty, Have another one.

    Stuart Reply:

    @harty, hmmm. I’ve seen 4 lines straight up so far: Brown-Kopi-Gagne, Williams-Carter-Cliffy, King-Richards-Nolan, and Lewis-Stoll-Penner… Maybe I’m off but I think Sutter has the boys back to forecheck and filling the lanes and breaking out clean. I must say I disagree with your assessment, kind sir from Ayr.

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  82. LT21 says:

    I just want to go on record saying that Bernier is not even being tested so if the Kings get the shutout with this kind of pressure from the Blue Jackets offense then I hope no one is stupid enough to actually credit that to Bernier being “hot.” Just saying. No fault to Bernier but this game should not be deemed a “good game” by him so far. A monkey could get the shutout right now.

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    Subby Reply:

    @LT21, waas that neccisary ? Lol it’s not even the 2nd period yet geeze

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    Subby Reply:

    @Subby, Necessary **

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    LT21 Reply:

    @Subby, It’s a comment section in a blog. It is supposed to be people stating their opinions.

    Real 7 Reply:

    @LT21, don’t be too quick to judge…just saying..

    [Reply]

    bbb7 Reply:

    @LT21, It’s still early tho.

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @LT21,

    Your kidding right?

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @jess, Why would I be kidding? Does it look like Bernier is “hot” right now? Like I said, nothing against him, he just isn’t having to make any real saves so I don’t think the “Bernier is awesome” praise would need to start if this is how the game continues. That’s all.

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @LT21,

    You’re jumping the gun like a ferret on 3 pounds of blow!

    LT21 Reply:

    @jess, I like the analogy. But that is why I said “right now” and “so far”

    SLIM Reply:

    @LT21,
    Wow..No prejudice in that statement…Ya think?

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @SLIM, Like I said above, it is a comment section in a blog. People are supposed to state their opinion. My opinion is Quick is the overall better goaltender and praise for this game should not be too great if this is the kind of pressure the CBJ are putting on net.

    [Reply]

    Subby Reply:

    @LT21, ok and we are giving you our opinion on your opinion lololol

  83. bbb7 says:

    Seems Carter is the best faceoff guy now; sorry Stoll, you’ve lost your job.

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @bbb7,

    Answer: Need them both.

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @bbb7, Options are good

    [Reply]

  84. Robert R says:

    Shots advantage, territorial advantage; but the longer this game stays even, the more confidence Columbus will get. The CBJ side seems pretty happy with the two kills and that they came out of a road first period even.

    [Reply]

  85. SLIM says:

    Now we know why Cliffy is playing good….
    He’s got his GF living with him…

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @SLIM, She loves a winner

    [Reply]

  86. neil says:

    Valentime serious…….Stoll is my pick…..he s a player !!!

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @neil, Bitter Beer Face gets my vote. Definitely a dark horse…

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Munchies gift horse

    [Reply]

  87. P1 LA Kings Fan says:

    Some big name regulars responding: Stuart, Robyn, CB14. I feel honored, thanks for the response!

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, GKG!

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, Stick around, kid. You’ll be a big name regular in no time.

    [Reply]

  88. Duncanz says:

    @Itchy-armpits got pulled over on the way home from the clinic?

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    No stayed longer at his AA meeting…
    Wanted to do a 13th step….

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTE, Is that a tweaker’s dozen?

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    No..It’s hitting on a new girl…

    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTE, Lol, trying to scratch that Itch..

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Got a new magazine at the liquor store.

  89. Duncanz says:

    Mentioning Scott Howson’s losing attitude.
    Hope that’s a reflection on the JMFJ trade..

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    **not, ha ha

    [Reply]

  90. wes says:

    Night follows day. The pope is Catholic. Bears do their business in the woods. The Kings dominate but don’t score.

    [Reply]

  91. Kenny44 says:

    Gagne just keep making nifty little plays.

    [Reply]

  92. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Ouch… Anisimiv, gotta hurt

    [Reply]

  93. CB14 says:

    Ellerby with another turnover, that’s 3 so far tonight.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @BC14, 3 anomalies..

    [Reply]

  94. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    THIS is Kings forecheck… just need finish…. hmmmmm where have we heard that before?

    [Reply]

  95. Stuart says:

    drewiske with a nice play

    [Reply]

  96. Munchrat says:

    Great play by 28 there for all of you Stoll bashers.

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Munchrat, He’s consistent, but what the bashers see is his lack of finnish… he used to average 20+ goals and 40+ points

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, I see him as one of the mentors of this young bunch of players. The play I saw was a veteran play. It emphasises the best aspect of the disciplined style of play that TM gave to this team.

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Munchrat, You rang?

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @CB14, see above.
    Who else besides Stoll is the new Ryan Smyth of this team?

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    Ugh, dude. That’s not going to help your argument.

  97. Stuart says:

    now Cliffy with a 2x shift

    [Reply]

  98. neil says:

    Lines are changed….someone missing???

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @neil, Cliffy just 2x shifted. finished with his regular line

    [Reply]

  99. KingMe20 says:

    Awful call.

    [Reply]

  100. jess says:

    Too much perimeter play in their zone.

    Lets get a shorty.

    [Reply]

  101. Stuart says:

    wow! I’ve seen that not called in several games lately this one included… maybe it was the corkscrew?

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Stuart,

    That used to be an automatic move back in the day, looking back, the D used to have it so easy. They’d be like John Candy in the raquetball scene in Splash – standing around with a beer and cigarette, just waiting to torque anything that came in their area

    [Reply]

  102. Duncanz says:

    That Jordan Nolan line hasn’t been very effective tonight – through no fault of his..

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Who’s centering that line?

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Michael R., Maybe ought to be Teddy’s boy..

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @Michael J., Nolan sat on the Cliffy’s first of his 2x shift… Richards is centering him

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @Stuart, he’s out there now

  103. DesertKing says:

    Bad habit for the Kings – losing face-offs on the PK.

    [Reply]

  104. Michael J. says:

    Scuds???

    [Reply]

    KingMe20 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Yeah. Turned a 2-on-0 into no shot on goal. Big play there.

    [Reply]

  105. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Clifford AGAIN… good PK

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, He’s been excellent on the PK this season.

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @CB14, His play in the ifrst few games gave DS confidence to put him there… he’s been a rock

    [Reply]

  106. Duncanz says:

    Bet Mike Foligno told his son to get us for ’93…

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Good thing he didn’t make his kid wear that stupid Bell helment.

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Or teach him to jump up in the air after a loose puck in the neutral zone

    [Reply]

  107. MmmmYummy says:

    Dude, Bernier just solved a two on NONE! Whoo hoo – that’s how it’s done not-so-Quick.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @MmmmYummy,

    ummmm, no.

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @MmmmYummy, Yessir – Scuds helped him out a bit too

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @MmmmYummy,

    “@LT21 to the white courtesy phone, paging @LT21….”

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @jess, I think it’s funny how you all think 12 saves and a goal against a team like Columbus is reason to start declaring Quick sucks and Bernier is the new #1. Get it straight. Bernier did his job as the #2 and, frankly, if he couldn’t against this team then that is pretty bad. Quick is still the reigning Conn Smythe and will prive it once again. You people will be the same bandwagoners that are all “Oh Quick is AWESOME” once he gets into his groove. So pathetic.

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @MmmmYummy, Wow really? Taunting the reigning Conn Smythe when his team didn’t show up for him the first 8 games of the season. Sad. Just do us a favor and don’t jump on the Quick bandwagon when he starts dominating again. We don’t need fans like you.

    [Reply]

  108. SLIM says:

    That was some wierd play and plop by Bernier…

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @SLIM,

    ummmmmmm, yes.

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    Bernier has The Force, too! Ranford is like the Yoda of goalies

    [Reply]

  109. neil says:

    See bernier is hot……..he made a save!!!

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @neil, Don’t tell that to puck73

    [Reply]

  110. Spencer Maze says:

    Brownie with a golden opp there

    [Reply]

  111. Stuart says:

    right about now I would be crying ANYONE BUT BROWN but unfortunately everyone else but carter would’ve done the same

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Stuart, He was hounded pretty good by the D-man

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, but to the point that the shot he got off was that bad? Wooden hands would’ve had a better chance of finishing.

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Stuart, Never seemed to have full control

    Stuart Reply:

    @ACKF, exactly

  112. CB14 says:

    Penner with Carts and Williams

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @CB14, As I put below, looks like Penns being rewarded for good 1st

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, Yeah, but Clifford has played pretty good too.

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @CB14, looking for scoring?

    CB14 Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, Aren’t we always? :)

    [Reply]

  113. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Carts, WIlli, Penns… not a bad line… Penner rewarded for a strong 1st

    [Reply]

  114. Robert R says:

    11 pretty setup to the captain

    [Reply]

  115. jess says:

    bad interference call

    [Reply]

  116. Spencer Maze says:

    that was an easy interference call there Ellerby

    [Reply]

  117. KingMe20 says:

    No need for that one. Come on, let’s get a kill here!

    [Reply]

  118. CB14 says:

    Saw that one coming. WAYYYYYY too late. Would’ve been called last year too.

    [Reply]

  119. neil says:

    Lines have changed DS is becoming TM

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @neiling, -1

    [Reply]

  120. Stuart says:

    way to clear the crease, but a little late

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Stuart, Looked like they cleared each other. LOL

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @CB14, there was a jacket in their somewhere LOL

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Stuart, You were right.

  121. P1 LA Kings Fan says:

    JB definitely has a poise about him doesn’t he?

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, Always has… a reason why LA has been so high on him

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan, He has a completely different kind of poise than JQ, that’s for sure!

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan,

    He’s decent alright. Also a decent idea to stretch his legs for these two games.

    [Reply]

  122. SLIM says:

    Quick would have let that one in…..

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTE, That’s 0-7 we’d be down..

    [Reply]

  123. Mars says:

    Hmmm Not sure what to think of these on the fly line changes.

    [Reply]

  124. Michael J. says:

    “You go to the box, teo minutes, you feel shame, then you are free…”

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Michael J., Bryz?

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    Reggie Lemieux

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Dennis, no?

  125. Stuart says:

    Drewiske looking to mix it up?

    [Reply]

  126. SLIM says:

    You’re gonna cry 96 tears….

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @SLIM, not that again LOL

    [Reply]

    neil Reply:

    @SLIM, just played that song!!!!

    [Reply]

  127. DesertKing says:

    The Kings and BJ’s – offensive juggernauts.

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @DesertKing, They look offensive to me.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @CB14,

    Well played!

    [Reply]

    neil Reply:

    @DesertKing, B.J. s not offensive.

    [Reply]

  128. CB14 says:

    That was stupid Drew.

    [Reply]

  129. wes says:

    brute stupid penalty, #8

    [Reply]

  130. Stuart says:

    stupid penalty Drew

    [Reply]

  131. jess says:

    god that was dumb

    [Reply]

  132. Mars says:

    Another bad penalty

    [Reply]

  133. Goring 19 says:

    C’mon Drew, you should know better than that-not

    [Reply]

  134. Munchrat says:

    At what point does Doubty’s play become a serious concern?

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @Munchrat, Only when it starts to affect his work… oh wait

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @Stuart, LMAO

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @Stuart, +1

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Stuey he he

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Munchrat,

    When Mitchell and Greene get back.

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @Munchrat,
    In the playoffs…

    [Reply]

    jonsey Reply:

    @Munchrat, he looks thinner though. in much better shape.

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @jonsey, It’s amazing what a shave can do for you!

    [Reply]

  135. Kenny44 says:

    Scuds has to clear that!

    [Reply]

  136. Mars says:

    Maybe DD wanted a 2 min break

    [Reply]

  137. Duncanz says:

    Fortunately CBJ’s blue liners shoot like (some of) ours..

    [Reply]

  138. neil says:

    Kinda feels like the first game after a long road trip

    [Reply]

  139. jess says:

    @DesertKing

    I’ve never seen two teams with such raw firepower…

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @jess, LOL

    Cries

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @jess,

    Those boards are taking a beating,

    [Reply]

    jonsey Reply:

    @jess, tip of the hat to you sir

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @jess,

    Raw like a couple of Scud batteries (no offense, Rob!)

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @jest, Reminds me of an Iggy & the Stooges Lbum..

    [Reply]

  140. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Don;t recall hearing Clifford’s name more than once or twice this period… hmmmmmmm

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan,
    Because of all the penalties…

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @SLIM, word

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @SLIM, But he was playing PK in the first, don’t think I saw him out on PK this period

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, true

    CB14 Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, He’s got the least amount of ice time among all Kings players by more than a minute. Something must be up with him. But he’s out there now.

    [Reply]

    jonsey Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, GOAL!

    [Reply]

  141. Stuart says:

    at least it was ON NET

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Stuart, You missing stolls shots
    I thought he did that on his own

    [Reply]

  142. Spencer Maze says:

    Damn Muzzy can seriously shoot the puck…..

    [Reply]

  143. Duncanz says:

    Hockey Weekend in America.
    The ‘Americans’ get showcased on Sunday?

    [Reply]

  144. DesertKing says:

    Goal judges just passed out.

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @DesertKing,
    Organist getting real woozy…

    [Reply]

  145. Michael J. says:

    Penner!

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Boll’d over!

    (C’mon @Duncanz, where r u?)

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kenny44, Bollderdash!

    [Reply]

  146. Spencer Maze says:

    Penner needs to be throwing that body around….

    [Reply]

    jonsey Reply:

    @Spencer Maze, he might throw his back, or lose track of syrup.

    [Reply]

  147. Stuart says:

    man that was a long LONG shift

    [Reply]

  148. DesertKing says:

    Penner out their taking the Bisquick.

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @DesertKing, He should have his own “water” bottle

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Mars,

    Carry it in a little pouch on his back, like the bike riders.

    [Reply]

  149. CB14 says:

    Something actually happened.

    [Reply]

  150. jonsey says:

    Not just worst in west; worst two teams in league.

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @jonsey,
    That’s why it’s such a competitive game..
    OH CLIFFY

    [Reply]

    jonsey Reply:

    @SLIM, I like this spread, actually, very poised to go last in league in scoring, get 8th at the last minute, and win a cup.

    [Reply]

  151. Robert R says:

    Muzzin’s stock didnt go up with that turnover

    [Reply]

  152. jess says:

    -I mean this is like an M-! Abrams vs. an Apache…

    -It’s just that their both shooting blanks…

    [Reply]

  153. CB14 says:

    Clifford!!!

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @CB14,

    Snappy!

    Bob Miller is right – when you’re on a 2 on 1 with Lewis, the right play is to shoot

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Kenny44, Absolutely!

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @CB14,
    Did you see Lewis point to the trailer? Even he knows! I really hope his hands catch up with his feet some day

    bbb7 Reply:

    @Kenny44, For sure… just as if Lewis is in alone his best option is to pass.

    [Reply]

  154. P1 LA Kings Fan says:

    CLIFF!!!!!!

    [Reply]

  155. DesertKing says:

    Patrick O’Neal just passed – wooooo hoooo!

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    Did you offer him nachos?

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Damn goal horn woke him up!

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @DesertKing, Like he died?

    [Reply]

  156. jess says:

    OH HELL YEAH

    [Reply]

  157. Michael J. says:

    Cliffy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    [Reply]

  158. kingkrazy says:

    CLIFFY!!!!!!!!!!!!

    [Reply]

  159. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    CLIFFORD!!!!!!!!!!!!

    [Reply]

  160. Spencer Maze says:

    Oh yes…….Cliffy!!!

    [Reply]

  161. LittleRhody says:

    CLIFFFYYYYY

    [Reply]

  162. Steve W says:

    Cliffie!1

    [Reply]

  163. KFII says:

    Celebration!!

    [Reply]

  164. Stuart says:

    HHHHhhhhheeeeeerrrreeeeeeee’s CLIFFY!

    [Reply]

  165. Munchrat says:

    Who was not hearing that name?

    [Reply]

  166. KingMe20 says:

    BIG RED DOOOOOOOGGGGG!

    [Reply]

  167. Goring 19 says:

    Cliffy da man

    [Reply]

  168. Robert R says:

    Clifford!!!

    [Reply]

  169. Duncanz says:

    HARTY!
    I mean HOCKEY!

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @Duncanz, how about that…….

    [Reply]

  170. 5points says:

    Cliffs!

    [Reply]

  171. Munchrat says:

    Unassisted!

    [Reply]

    KFII Reply:

    @Munchrat, yep, just take the shot Cliffy!

    [Reply]

  172. neil says:

    Cliffy scores from the 4th line!!!

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @neil, ya, lets hear it for the guy that DS continues to demote whenever anything happens out there…..

    [Reply]

  173. Subby says:

    Kyle MF Clifford!!!!!!! ;D god sent!

    [Reply]

  174. jess says:

    Finally thank god finally…

    [Reply]

  175. Jack says:

    I just heard Clifford’s name!!! lol

    [Reply]

  176. neil says:

    Mvp…..mvp…..mvp….mvp

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @neil, lets start that chant so we can hear it on TV in Ayr……

    [Reply]

  177. Spencer Maze says:

    No one deserved a goal more than Cliffy right there

    [Reply]

  178. 5points says:

    Pens, playing with an edge tonight

    [Reply]

    Robyn Reply:

    @5points, I think it was in STL, but someone asked him where he got a sudden burst of speed and he said something bit him on the ass. I think it followed him cuz he’s playing with speed tonight

    [Reply]

  179. LittleRhody says:

    Probably looked across to Lewis and thought “I should take thins one” lol

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @LittleRhody, Ha! Pulled a Stolly from game 5 in van!

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Stuart,

    Trevor, AKA The Decoy!

    [Reply]

    Stuart Reply:

    @Michael J., LMAO

    Munchrat Reply:

    @LittleRhody, Or as the venerable Roy Storey would have phrased it:
    DECOY DECOY! QUACK QUACK!
    HE SHOOTS HE SCOOOOOOOORRRESSSSSSS

    [Reply]

    neil Reply:

    @Munchrat, loved storey!!!!

    [Reply]

    hbjohn Reply:

    @LittleRhody, You know that is what he was thinking. “oh no, I am on a 2 on 1 will someone who never finishes.”

    LOL

    [Reply]

    LittleRhody Reply:

    @LittleRhody, Exactly !!!

    [Reply]

  180. SLIM says:

    Nice to see some blossoming….
    In a couple of Kings this year…

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @SLIM, VV for sure too

    [Reply]

  181. DesertKing says:

    Clifford is on it!

    [Reply]

  182. CB14 says:

    The lines are all messed up again. Carts with Richards and Penner.

    [Reply]

    KingMe20 Reply:

    @CB14,

    I think those weird lines have been products of guys getting caught out on shifts and the three penalties they had to kill. I don’t suspect Sutter is unhappy with any of those lines tonight. Even the guys who aren’t having success with the puck are playing hard and putting in the effort.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @BC14, CR-P line?

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Duncanz, If Carts weren’t playing well, then it would be a perfect name.

    [Reply]

  183. Spencer Maze says:

    Cliffy with the Gordie hat tonight??

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Spencer Maze, That would require another Kings goal. So probably no Gordie tonight.

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @CB14, good point

    [Reply]

  184. Stuart says:

    male pattern baldness?? who knew?

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Stuart, male pattern badass!

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @5points,
    Excellent!

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @Stuart,
    Going to be bald real soon….

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Stuart,

    :) LOL, look below

    [Reply]

  185. Munchrat says:

    Clifford has no yearning to achieve the Gordie Howe hat teick.

    [Reply]

  186. Michael J. says:

    Wow Clifford… Rogain…

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    Looks like he had a few run-ins with Dubinsky

    [Reply]

    Real 7 Reply:

    @Michael J., early balking….put that helmet on, and KEEP it on….great play by Cliffy, though…

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Michael J., LMFAOAPMP

    [Reply]

  187. HockeyfanB4Gretzky says:

    Clifford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    [Reply]

  188. Mars says:

    His name is Boll cause he got an O instead of an A and an S

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Mars, Cause he doesnt have two

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Mars, Just a smooth patch of skin

    (yes I wanted to pile the comments up)

    [Reply]

    P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:

    @Mars, Is his middle name Ken??

  189. Duncanz says:

    Hey @Harty!
    I jumped so high I just about came down in Ayr, Ontario!!

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @Duncanz, com’on down Duncanz lots of beer and the street lights just came back on with the goal from Kyle

    [Reply]

    Real 7 Reply:

    @Duncanz, ‘just about’?….you probaly jumped….oh…only to Pahrump…

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Real 7, Slid in there

    [Reply]

  190. Robyn says:

    KMFC? He’s on fire, hot damn!!

    [Reply]

  191. Real 7 says:

    let me join the throng…Clifffyyy!!!

    [Reply]

  192. Kenny44 says:

    Really Boll? Relax, dude. Go smoke your name during intermission

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @Kenny44, hee hee

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Kenny44, 2rules…don’t touch my Vicodin, and does anyone have any Vicodin?

    [Reply]

  193. jess says:

    Player for CBJ:

    “No-Coin” -never seems to score a goal -and, everyone on the team always has to pick his tab @ Howard Johnson’s for breakfast…

    [Reply]

  194. SLIM says:

    Even Columbus knows to try to
    Take out our best player tonight…..

    [Reply]

    Robyn Reply:

    @SLIM, huge props to Cliffy for not taking the bait

    [Reply]

  195. Robyn says:

    Penner is looking good tonight

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @Robyn, His toothless grin somehow looks more appealing than ever..

    [Reply]

    Real 7 Reply:

    @Robyn, decent, very decent….now pop a goal man!

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Robyn, I agree, looks engaged and in the play

    [Reply]

  196. CB14 says:

    The Quacks sure can finish.

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @CB14, They got 2 on the team ;)

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @CB14, Yeah IMO they’re the team to beat in the WCF this year.

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @jess, Behind the BlackHawks IMO.

    [Reply]

  197. harty says:

    why, why, why does DS continue to take Clifford out of the number 2 line with Carter and Williams…..

    I just don’t get it…….he gives it everything on every shift but yet not good enough for the Alberta farmer…..
    geez Cliffy could milk all the cows and bring in all the hay before Penner gets up in the morning……

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @harty,
    Hang in there…
    Things are evolving nicely….

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @SLIM, I respect your advice SLIM but geez its hard to watch…..very frustrating and your dealing with a young player that would feed off confidence to put them back out there in all situations…….

    I do believe DS has his favorites and regardless what those players do they get to play…..

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @harty, Funny you mention favorites. That was a knock on DS back when he was in Calgary, but I think he’s evolved from that for the most part.

    YoBro Reply:

    @harty, I don’t believe it’s frustrating for Kyle. He’s playing with a stout determination. He’s showing the coach he can do it all. With anyone. Very impressed.

    Go Kings

    jess Reply:

    @harty,

    Hey if the booze isn’t working then try some pills.

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @jess, nope all good, Coors Light is enough, one, two now three with that goal by Clifford

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @harty, alright buddy just checking

    Robyn Reply:

    @harty, maybe he thinks Cliffy works best on the er 4th? Line. Wherever he’s at, dude works his ass off

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @harty, I honestly think at this point in his career 3rd/4th line is the right place. Remember, he is in his early 20s, just a baby in terms of nhl hockey. Let him develop…look how much confidence he gained playing in the echl this year. He reminds me of mike krushelniski, a guy who can bang the boards with soft hands

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @5points, 22 yrs with this being the 3rd year in the league……

    but you know what he can play on that 2nd line, let him do it…….

    Kings need this win to set the tone for Chicago Sunday……

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @harty, ok, let’s do it! Cliffs has more effort in his pinky than gagne has in his whole career

    Michael J. Reply:

    @harty,

    Kyle is taking his game to a new level. Let the year play itself out. His ice time is up as are his points.

    [Reply]

  198. Mars says:

    On the NHL commercial, I hate seeing Ovi and his diaper. Dude looks like a freaking tool

    [Reply]

  199. Gmo says:

    CLIFFORD = Stud

    Go kings Go

    [Reply]

  200. g smith86 says:

    Clifford and Carter and Voynov…everybody else needs to pick it up about 5 notches

    [Reply]

    Robyn Reply:

    @g smith86, I like what I’m seeing from DD8 and #5. Muzzin needs to step it way the hell up along with DD2. I’d like our top line to put one in…

    [Reply]

  201. bbb7 says:

    Starting 3rdf on the PP… time to get some breathing room courtesy of Cliffy

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @bbb7, start Cliffy on the PP with Kopi, Carter up front and VV and DD on the point.
    Why continue with MR when he has nothing going??

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @bbb7, smokeabowl got 2 at the End?

    [Reply]

  202. Robyn says:

    Bernie looking like a solid wall in net tonight

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @Robyn, agreed

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Robyn, ride the hot goalie…especially if she is a blonde

    [Reply]

    Bill M. Reply:

    @5points, actually used to know a hot blonde goalie….

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Robyn,

    Much better than Quick’s 50+ shot shut-out against Detroit.

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @DesertKing, LOL

    [Reply]

  203. Robert R says:

    Big goal. With the territorial advantage, coming out even would be a bit unsettling.
    Shots 15-8. CBJ analyst: “Well, you’ve got to give the LA Kings a little credit”.
    Uh, thanks.

    [Reply]

  204. g smith86 says:

    Penner is just too cumbersome out there…if he isn’t falling down with the puck, then he is passing it for no reason to nobody in particular…he takes forever to get a shot off…he has been pretty good away from the puck and on the forecheck tonight…I just would like to see him quicken his thought process a little

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @g smith86, I agree, but I think this is his best game this year. He is like an old heater, takes a while to warm up after the summer off

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @5points, but I have to comment on this statement, now that is damn funny……..everyone read this and think about it, you can just picture him warming up with hardwood in his belly or something……

    [Reply]

    g smith86 Reply:

    @5points, that’s sad, and i was thinking the same thing…this is his best game of the year…really?…just sad

    [Reply]

    Robyn Reply:

    @g smith86, are you sure you’re not confusing him with Richards? Not seeing a lot of quality from him tonight

    [Reply]

    g smith86 Reply:

    @Robyn, I agree with that as well…he spends a lot of time on his keester too

    [Reply]

    harty Reply:

    @g smith86, no comment it only gets me in trouble

    [Reply]

  205. Gailweb says:

    Jon like the new format way to go

    Cliffy gets job done too

    Go Kings Go!

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @Gailweb,

    Thank you Gail for finally supporting this team..

    j/k:)

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Gailweb,
    +1
    +1
    + infinity!

    [Reply]

  206. DesertKing says:

    No nachos, No peace!

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @DesertKing, You seen the new Lays today? Chicken and Waffles, Saracha and Cheesy garlic bread

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Mars,

    I know where Chicken Ryan plays
    I know where Penner waffles plays
    I know where Cheesy Crosby plays
    But where in the hell does this Saracha guy play?

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @DesertKing, No… lays chips, new flavors out now.
    Might be awesome for your nachos.

  207. neil says:

    Dave???? Dave’s not here!!!!!

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @neil, lol

    [Reply]

    neil Reply:

    T@5points, the under 50 crowd is wondering what that is all about.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @neil,

    Google it

    DesertKing Reply:

    @neil,

    We will fly our planes high into the sky…..

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @neil,

    Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh……………..

    [Reply]

  208. g smith86 says:

    Williams, Brown and Kopi…where are you? Start filling the net up, please

    [Reply]

  209. Robyn says:

    Alright, time to put an end to this game. Get another, allow none

    [Reply]

  210. Robyn says:

    Battery’s nearly dead. Peace out and GKG!!!!

    [Reply]

  211. g smith86 says:

    Alright boys…let’s come with the effort and push a couple more through…GKG!!

    [Reply]

  212. Munchrat says:

    2 MAN!!!

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Munchrat,

    CBJ has us right where they want us.

    [Reply]

  213. jess says:

    Hey if you do a bigger wind up from the point -I mean real big, then they’ll have no idea where it’s coming from..

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @jess,

    DD has been working with him on that

    [Reply]

  214. Michael J. says:

    Now, lets score one right away

    [Reply]

  215. CB14 says:

    Gotta get one here.

    [Reply]

  216. Jay GoLAKings says:

    Sweet

    [Reply]

  217. DesertKing says:

    Going to the net!!

    [Reply]

  218. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    5-on-3 tactics are CRAP!

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, Drive the Net=GOAL… but the standing around that was there before this goal was horrible

    [Reply]

  219. KFII says:

    Yay, Richards!

    [Reply]

  220. KDinUT says:

    PPG!!!

    [Reply]

  221. LittleRhody says:

    yesss

    [Reply]

  222. Steve W says:

    Richards!!

    [Reply]

  223. KingMe20 says:

    Lucky bounces are as good as picking the corner! Atta boy, Richards!

    [Reply]

  224. Duncanz says:

    That Mike Richards is a gamer..

    [Reply]

  225. Michael J. says:

    Wooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    [Reply]

  226. CB14 says:

    Only way Richards can score is for the puck to deflect off the d-mans skate. But we’ll take it!

    [Reply]

  227. P1 LA Kings Fan says:

    boomshakalaka

    [Reply]

  228. Munchrat says:

    @puck73, Did you see that last stop by Bernier???

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @Munchrat, he turned it into an assist!

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Munchies, @p73 is hurriedly writing his 10,000 word mea culpa to get it into to the mail to NY first thing in the morning.
    By rights, this should bring some action to the blog!

    [Reply]

  229. jess says:

    Finally a BOUNCE

    [Reply]

  230. Kenny44 says:

    Maybe Richards needed that luck, but he totally missed getting that over to Carter on time.

    [Reply]

  231. Duncanz says:

    No kiddin’….

    [Reply]

  232. 5points says:

    Good for richie, it doesn’t say end to end in the box score

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @5points, Or ‘huge carom off defenseman’ lol

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Duncanz, or “most goals by a hungover player” in the record book!

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @5points, HA HA, Great!

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @5points,

    Our very own Doc Holliday (the Tombstone version).

    Bill M. Reply:

    @5points, Drunk and useless and half dead, but you keep him around cause one day he will shoot your worst enemy right between the eyes…

  233. Jack says:

    nice job Kopi

    [Reply]

  234. Duncanz says:

    That Quick fella never gets assists..

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Duncecanz,

    Bernier – our new PP weapon. Why the hell didn’t we think of that earlier?

    [Reply]

    Bill M. Reply:

    @DesertKing, He IS a better puck handler than Quick, there’s no pretending on that one.

    [Reply]

  235. wes says:

    assist to Bernier, that offensive juggernaut

    [Reply]

  236. TeamJMFJ says:

    Is that our first 5 on 3 goal? Nice to see my boy Richards get that one

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @TeamJMFJ,

    I’m pretty sure Jack Johnson got the assist on that one.

    [Reply]

    TeamJMFJ Reply:

    @jess, and the minus to go with it

    [Reply]

  237. Munchrat says:

    And Cliffie gets the ghost assist on the second goal for not dropping the gloves at the end of the second period

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Broncs Cheer,, +1

    [Reply]

    KJ Reply:

    @Munchrat, yep!

    [Reply]

  238. KingMe20 says:

    Now I’d like to see Doughty, Gagne, or Penner get one.

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @KingMe20,

    If only Doughty would telegraph his shots from the point a liiiiiitle bit more…

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @KingMe20,

    Or Stoll, or Brown, Or Voynov, or Carter…

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @KingMe20, doughty, filing his “permit to shoot” forms in triplicate with the Ontario Department of Passing and Snow Removal

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @KingMe20,

    Fellas, that’s the wrong conjunction.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Kenny44,

    Whats your function?

    [Reply]

  239. SLIM says:

    I think DD2 is playing a good game..

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @SLIM, agreed

    [Reply]

  240. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Every time I hear Gillies, I pause and shudder…. that good Trevor Gillies comes to mind

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, Is he still skulking around at the Isles?

    [Reply]

    ArmChairKingsFan Reply:

    @Duncanz, Last I heard he was somewhere else… I don’t think he’s still an Isle

    [Reply]

    YoBro Reply:

    @ArmChairKingsFan, Funny, I’m so old, I think Clark.

    Go Kings

    [Reply]

  241. CB14 says:

    Just what we didn’t need.

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @CB14, A goalie controversy?

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @Munchrat, I meant the penalty. I don’t care if there is a goalie controversy.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Munchrat, :) you 2

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @Munchrat, I am the first one to officially declare it.

    [Reply]

  242. Mars says:

    Bummer call on Stolly

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Mars, Meant W was thinkin about something else/:

    [Reply]

  243. Kenny44 says:

    C’mon Williams! I know the BJ’s have been pushing the heels alot tonight, but not that obviously.

    [Reply]

  244. KingMe20 says:

    Keep Calm and Start Bernier.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @KingMe20, & Muzzy Apples!

    [Reply]

  245. Wilmonde says:

    Listening on the radio. Sounds like Bernier is a monster tonight. Keep it going, guys!

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Wilmonde,

    Efficient.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    +1

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @Wilmonde, He played well. 12 saves against Columbus with one goal against does not make you a monster.

    [Reply]

  246. jess says:

    Bernier’s value: /\/\/\/\/\

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @jess, That’s what I have been saying since game 1

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @Munchrat,

    So many folks on the blog talk about trading him away like a baseball card.

    -No

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @jess, Good, we could use some good options.
    OF course I wish he and Quick would split duties.

    [Reply]

    jess Reply:

    @Mars,

    Use the tension of competition where it serves the team the best.

    I think Sutts knows this..

    [Reply]

  247. 5points says:

    Lets keep them both…we have 2 good goalies

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @5points, 2 good polarizing goalies!

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Duncanz, yep, completely different…I like it. I am aging myself, but reminds me of the 70s Flyers with Parant and Stephenson

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @5points, Ha ha, that wasn’t exactly what I meant – but it works!

    Munchrat Reply:

    @5points, They are both too good for that to stay a reality

    [Reply]

    5points Reply:

    @Munchrat, true, but this year it will work

    [Reply]

    Bill M. Reply:

    @5points, Use him this year to keep Quicks load light and let him ease back in. Then we can trade him at the end of the year after people have had a look at him. Get a reliable backup and picks in return.

  248. SLIM says:

    I think Penner surprises opponents with his speed…

    [Reply]

    KingMe20 Reply:

    @SLIM,

    His teammates and coaches, too…

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @SLIM, When he moves his legs, he generates a ton of momentum

    [Reply]

    Bill M. Reply:

    @Munchrat, When he moves his legs, it’s because he thinks he saw pancakes in the net…

    [Reply]

  249. CB14 says:

    Carl’s Jr. :)

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @CB14,

    Why can’t IN-N-Out have commercials like that?

    [Reply]

    Wilmonde Reply:

    @DesertKing, Because In-N-Out has one commercial. And it works.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Wilmonde,

    Yep, but could it hurt?

    CB14 Reply:

    @DesertKing, Their food is so good they don’t need to have smokin hot chicks in their commercials.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @CB14,

    Yea, I guess it would conflict with the Bible verses on the bottom of the cups.

    Duncanz Reply:

    @DesertKing, Their brand is sexy already …

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @DesertKing, Carl’s doesn’t use the phrase In and Out in their commercials, but they do their best to suggest it.

    [Reply]

  250. neil says:

    Poorman telling anyone who listens…………I told you bernier is the best kings goalie…….

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @neil, Cannot be argued best til he earns us a cup

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @neil, A win against a struggling St. Louis team and 12 saves against Columbus tells you this? My money is on the Conn Smythe winner that carried an entire team for a season.

    [Reply]

  251. Mars says:

    May VV shots hard

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Mars, *man

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @Mars,

    He shoots hard in February too

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Michael J., ;)

    [Reply]

  252. jess says:

    Pretty sure JQ will start against the hawks.

    He’s probably pretty fired up by now.

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @jess, Dunno, will follow up this comment later.

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @jess, Reminiscent of our discussion earlier in the day, huh?

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @jess, Hope so. Oh and I never meant to attack you on a previous response. I respect your opinion. I just hit the wrong “reply” button haha

    [Reply]

  253. neil says:

    With Ellerby…Muzzin….DD2…and Bernier in goal……..and the Kings havnt allowed a goal.

    [Reply]

  254. gmo says:

    GO KINGS GO

    [Reply]

  255. KingMe20 says:

    Cliffy’s work ethic is contagious.

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @KingMe20,

    Hopefully his baldness isn’t.

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Michael J., ROFLAPMP

    [Reply]

    KingMe20 Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    I maintain that is Getzlaf’s fault. Shouldn’t have asked a Duck for hair care tips.

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @KingMe20,

    Ughhh, you beat me to it :)

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Michael J.,

    He probably caught that when he fought Getzlaf.

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @KingMe20,
    So’s his rash…

    [Reply]

  256. Mars says:

    Slick moves there Brown
    Happy you shot vs pass too

    [Reply]

  257. Spencer Maze says:

    Boll again…….Go smoke one bro

    [Reply]

  258. Mars says:

    Boll is a little pregnant female dog.

    [Reply]

  259. Spencer Maze says:

    good sell by Elly

    [Reply]

  260. gmo says:

    i wana see cliffy get a goal

    [Reply]

  261. Mars says:

    I smell a PP goal!!

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Mars, I musta smelled something else.

    [Reply]

  262. Kenny44 says:

    Boll has been looking for that shtuff all period. Took a run at JW, who just turned and let him run by on the train tracks.

    [Reply]

  263. puck73 says:

    Stoll on the powerplay….never a good idea IMO.

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @puck73, +1

    [Reply]

    DesertKing Reply:

    @puck73,

    Needs to start with a Bernier pass.

    [Reply]

    Munchrat Reply:

    @puck73, As soon as you showed up…

    [Reply]

  264. Duncanz says:

    Is there a Lemon Bowl to make a quip about?
    ‘Lemon Boll’

    [Reply]

    SLIM Reply:

    @Duncanz,
    Toilet Boll…

    [Reply]

  265. ArmChairKingsFan says:

    Horrible entry, set-up, execution… must be on PP

    [Reply]

  266. Michael J. says:

    CRAP

    [Reply]

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Michael J., That line isn’t out again, is it?

    [Reply]

  267. CB14 says:

    What a pass by JJ.

    [Reply]

  268. Spencer Maze says:

    yup starting to talk about SO’s and this happens

    [Reply]

  269. Mars says:

    No Penalty on Brown?

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @Mars, REALLY?

    He purposly put a Knee on his back and held him down

    Zebras suck my butt.

    [Reply]

  270. KingMe20 says:

    Should have been a penalty on Aucoin.

    [Reply]

  271. DesertKing says:

    Wow……

    [Reply]

  272. Duncanz says:

    Assist to Scott Howson!

    [Reply]

  273. jess says:

    Well that was flukey

    [Reply]

  274. Munchrat says:

    I blame Puck73 for that one

    [Reply]

  275. SLIM says:

    Any body nervous?
    Nah!!!!..I don’t think…
    Maybe….

    [Reply]

    CB14 Reply:

    @SLIM, I am.

    [Reply]

  276. Quicked says:

    What!? NONE of that was OK! What are you thinking Refs!?

    [Reply]

  277. KFII says:

    Composure! Focus! Go Kings Go!

    [Reply]

  278. Duncanz says:

    Scooby Dubinsky too? Damn!

    [Reply]

  279. KFII says:

    Holy sheet!

    [Reply]

  280. KingMe20 says:

    Jeez, never easy, eh?

    [Reply]

  281. CB14 says:

    That was too close for comfort.

    [Reply]

  282. jess says:

    Bernier = Composure

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @jess, I agree he is pretty composed. From a strictly entertainment value I prefer to watch Quick. He makes the more “entertaining” saves and it has proved to work for him in the past. He will get there again. But JB is a good backup.

    [Reply]

  283. Spencer Maze says:

    Jees…..friggin’ heart attack at the end

    [Reply]

  284. DesertKing says:

    Yessss!!! What a great victory!!!! WE JUST BEAT… columbus?

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @DesertKing, do I detect a little sarcasm in your tone?

    [Reply]

    Mars Reply:

    @DesertKing, lol

    [Reply]

    LT21 Reply:

    @DesertKing, Thank you for putting a little perspective on this. Still good to get a W and to build momentum but yes… it was the flippin’ Blue Jackets.

    [Reply]

  285. Jack says:

    how does Aucoin get away with that crap/

    [Reply]

    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Jack,

    Keep it close ref!

    [Reply]

  286. puck73 says:

    Jack The Heart Attack Johnson…..Blue Jacket Loser

    [Reply]

    Michael J. Reply:

    @puck73,

    I saw that

    [Reply]

    TeamJMFJ Reply:

    @puck73, shut up puck.

    [Reply]

    puck73 Reply:

    @TeamJMFJ, My boy T with a Hat Trick today!!!

    [Reply]

    TeamJMFJ Reply:

    @puck73, speaking of knowing how to “finish”

  287. KFII says:

    Kings win!! Whew!

    [Reply]

  288. P1 LA Kings Fan says:

    Really wanted the clean sheet for JB but obviously happy with the deuce.

    [Reply]

  289. SLIM says:

    Wow…Did you see that?
    JJ punched Carter after the whistle…

    [Reply]

    KFII Reply:

    @SLIM, didn’t see that!

    [Reply]

    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @SLIM, CBJ = Losers

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @SLIM,

    Yeah, from behind, too. Tough guy.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SLIM, Gimme my ring, buzzard!

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  290. Goring 19 says:

    2 points is 2 points. Somewhere Poorman is smiling.

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  291. Duncanz says:

    2 lil 2 late.. no. 7

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  292. Munchrat says:

    The late goal has probably settled the controversy for now.
    DS can now make a case for starting either netminder on Sunday.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Munchrat, 2 in 2 gms.
    Cruel to take it away now …

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  293. Kenny44 says:

    Fox talking about taking out the ledge of the boards where it meets the glass – that would be dumb and dangerous. The boards extending forward allows your hips and legs to absorb more contact before your upper body (i.e., head) hits the glass. Also, the ledge helps in board play because it gives you something to lean on. You’d see alot more pile ups along the boards without it.

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    jess Reply:

    @Kenny44, Makes total sense. Agree

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    Goring 19 Reply:

    @Kenny44, very true. Well said.

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Kenny44,

    Maybe I just have a different perspective than Jim “Don’t Call Me Zdeno” Fox. JK Jim! Love you man!

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    Sdgolfer Reply:

    @Kenny44, he was WONDERING if that could be possible, and that there must be a reason why it is like it is.

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  294. CB14 says:

    What a corny song.
    Scuderi as 2nd star? What did I miss?

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    KingMe20 Reply:

    @CB14,

    Broke up a 2-0 from behind, great penalty killing and shot blocking. Solid game all-around.

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    tomb Reply:

    @KingMe20, well said, defensive attributes are often overlooked.

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @CB14,

    Saved a goal on that 2 on none when Bernier when into the rolling whale save position.

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    Oh ye of little faith – that puck didn’t just scoot away from Foligno on its own.

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    goldielocks Reply:

    @CB14,

    His best game in this season. That’s why.

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  295. gmo says:

    GREAT WIN!!!!
    it will be nice to hand the HAWKS their first regulation loss on sunday

    GO KINGS GO

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  296. Mars says:

    Lame that the non fans get the sticks.
    Should go to the real fans in the 300′s!

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Mars, Ha! Throw another rope around the rafters for post-game.

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    Goring 19 Reply:

    @Mars, haha, the bandwaggoners strike again. You mean like the true fans who couldn’t afford/get a ticket to the Finals last year?

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  297. 5points says:

    Dan moriarty sucks

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    concussionman02 Reply:

    @5points, +10

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  298. Michael J. says:

    What with the Techno-Disco???

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    g smith86 Reply:

    @Michael J., somebody has been busy with their “garage band” software

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  299. Michael J. says:

    Clifford keeping his hat on…

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    P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:

    @Michael J., hahaha

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Michael J., Drafty in Staples ..

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  300. g smith86 says:

    a wins a win

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  301. bbb7 says:

    Not gonna beat the Hawks with this kind of effort but still, it was a trap game and they won it… onwards and upwards.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @bbb7, May not be a popular statement but you have a point.

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    KingMe20 Reply:

    @bbb7,

    I agree. I like the effort, but they still need to generate more chances from between the circles. But, defensively, they did a great job, holding another opponent to less than 20 shots. That end of the ice was near perfect tonight, and the total team game has been on the upswing since Detroit. It’s not pretty, but it gets things done.

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    KC23 Reply:

    @bbb7, Totally agree. Much of that game we were aweful. Columbus is just more aweful. Very ugly game. That Doughty and Brown both had bad games. Penner was sloppy, but in his defense he hasn’t been playing as much as the others.

    Cliffy though … all I can say is wow. We are watching a great power forward mature before our very eyes. Of all the things he did tonight that was good, the thing that impressed me most was his composer at the end of the 2nd period when Columbus tried to bate him into the box. That led directly to our 2 man power play that Richards scored on. The winning goal … oh and he got an unassisted goal after stripping some poor Blue Jacket of the puck and bee lined for the first goal. Fricken awesome!

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  302. goldielocks says:

    Not an A game but the good team finds the way to win.

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  303. 5points says:

    Dan moriarty, “Edmonton, Calgary…all in your division”. Ass clown, no wonder he has been fired from every job he has ever had. Doesn’t even know the teams he is working for

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @5points,

    Old tyme hockey? Smythe Division?

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  304. jess says:

    King’s value went up.

    Bernier’s value went up.

    = win-win

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @jess,

    King? Did you see something from him tonight. Honestly, I thought he was awful.

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    jess Reply:

    @Kenny44, um…

    L.A. King’s???

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @jess,

    Oh, that’s very different. Never mind.

    (that apostrophe threw me off)

    jess Reply:

    @K44

    Yeah, that was dumb. -On my part.

  305. tomb says:

    I thought they would go with Bernier again tonight and it paid off. Why not stay with him again until his luck runs out?

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    Goring 19 Reply:

    @tomb, careful what you wish for…

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  306. Devilmachine says:

    What is this STUPID SONG they are playing during the 3 stars!! HOOORRRENDOUS!!!
    DO NOT PLAY THAT EVER AGAIN!!

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    jess Reply:

    @Devilmachine, yeah what about the stupid banner raising music?? Someone in that dept. needs to go..

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    tomb Reply:

    @Devilmachine, we win the game and you are coming about the 3 stars music. jeez.

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  307. Kenny44 says:

    The Hawks will be the ultimate test for our new rag-tag defense crew. Wake up early boys!

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    jess Reply:

    @Kenny44, JQ will be in net for that one IMO

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    gmo Reply:

    @Kenny44,

    we will clip their wings on sunday

    go kings go

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @gmo,

    It should be a different game than the opener. We have Kopi this time, and won’t have spent half a day before the game playing with trophies and banners.

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  308. MmmmYummy says:

    Ridin’ that pine can’t be good for in-the-dogcar-Quick’s back. And no soft goals!

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  309. Mars says:

    Where does DE get these suits?

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    Goring 19 Reply:

    @Mars, he’s been raiding Don Cherry’s closet. He’s working his way up.

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  310. Neil says:

    Bernier gets a star…he only stopped 12 shots…the whole game !!!!!

    Cliffy got a #1 star (and deserved it) yet he only played 10.52 out of 60 minutes…

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    SLIM Reply:

    @Neil,
    Life is not fair…

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Neil, Maximized his time as much as anyone.

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    harty Reply:

    @Duncanz, guys I’m positive Sutter plays favorites…….you cannot possibly bust your ass like #13 and be yanked all over the place by the coach………
    its just not making sense

    the only upside is Kings win, we need wins right now……

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    MmmmYummy Reply:

    @harty, Quick will play next game.

    Neil Reply:

    @harty, I looked up Cliffy’s time cause he seemed to be out there for more then 10 minutes. He put 25 minutes of effort in his 10 minutes !!!! Cliffy is still growing and its great to see…

    jess Reply:

    @harty-Tack,

    Hey dude, have you not watched how bitchin cliffy has been playing this season? He’s been rewarded with that in silver dollars and continues to produce.

  311. DesertKing says:

    Quick in Chicago, Bernier in Edmonton, Quick in Calgary.

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    jess Reply:

    @DesertKing, hopefully..

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    puck73 Reply:

    @DesertKing, Thats the way I would do it as well.

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    P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:

    @DesertKing, Would you be upset if you se JB in net Sunday?

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    jess Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan,

    No, but it’s not going to happen.

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    P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:

    @jess, I’m with you. I’m good either way.

    DesertKing Reply:

    @P1 LA Kings Fan,

    Columbus offense – sucks – Bernier wins
    St. Louis offense – sucks with 6 game losing streak – Bernier wins
    Ducks offense – really good – Bernier loses
    Chicago offense – excellent with no regulation losses – ???

    Bernier has shown he can win the games he should win. The Ducks made him look pretty bad. When you play a team like Chicago, you need to have your best goalie in net in order to give your offense the chance to score goals.

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    P1 LA Kings Fan Reply:

    @DesertKing, I see what you’re saying.

    Neil Reply:

    @DesertKing, You dont want to lose Quick mentally( even thou he is tough mentally..he is also human)play Quick in Chicago.

    Duncanz Reply:

    @Neil, I trust JQ to keep his head in it regardless of no. of games he sits.
    And what about JB’s morale?

    KingMe20 Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    The Ducks game wasn’t Bernier’s fault. Lots of defensive mistakes that night in front of both goalies, and. Quick’s less than stellar start set the tone for the entire team that night. I know they tied it a couple times during the game, but really, they were never in that one. That game was lost as soon as the puck dropped.

    tomb Reply:

    @DesertKing, stick with Bernier. As long as the Kings are winning stick with the hot hand. Put Quick back in net when Bernier has a bad game.

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    Goring 19 Reply:

    @tomb, I wouldn’t want him to have a bad game against the Hawks. That could get ugly.

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    Neil Reply:

    @tomb, any NHL backup would/shouldve only give up one goal tonight with the King’s defense and Columbus’s lack of offense.

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Neil,

    +1

    jess Reply:

    @tomb, That’s not sutter’s plan.

    Sutter’s plan was to run with bernier to get JQ fired up IMO.

    And that he will be against the Hawks, which was the design all along.

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    Sounds right. Especially the Cal-Gary game. Since Kipper is hurt, DS won’t be able to request that he play both ends.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Kippy34, , DS <3 Kipper, awww

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  312. SLIM says:

    Not the best game by any stretch….
    Importantly we get the win in regulation…
    2 points is what we desperately need…
    Each night we get to see someone emerge….
    Tonight it was Clify’s turn…again….
    Drewiske was very good tonight as well.
    A win is a win….

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  313. 5points says:

    I am going to call the blue jackets radio program and pull a baba booey, but this time I am going to say ca ca carter!

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @5points, Fa fa 5 points, ha ha ha..

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    Robert R Reply:

    @5points, Use small words

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  314. DesertKing says:

    Bernier – 6 goals on 55 shots through 3 games

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    tomb Reply:

    @DesertKing, so….bottom line we are winning and who really cares about the details?

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    SLIM Reply:

    @DesertKing,
    And you’re point is?

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @SLIM,

    Bernier has won the games he should have won against two teams with poor offenses. The Ducks made him look pretty bad with their high speed offense, similar to the Chicago offense. When you play the top team in the league, you need to play your top goalie.

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    SLIM Reply:

    @DesertKing,
    Glad you got that out of you….
    Bernier has been good but in the big picture
    Quick has taken us to the promise land…
    I like you’re passion…

    tomb Reply:

    @DesertKing, you are failing to acknowledge that the reason Bernier played against the Duck was becasue Quick was pulled after allowing two goals on three shots. Quick had a save percentage of .333 and Bernier was at .810. Neither goalie played well but Bernier clearly had the better game out of the two.

    DesertKing Reply:

    @tomb

    So a bad 5 minute stretch means that 3 years of making the playoffs, the Con Smythe trophy, winning the Stanley Cup, 10 shutouts last year including 3 in a row, hould all be overshadowed and forgotten for a bad 5 minutes? riiiight…… Look at more than numbers, look at results. Don’t look at one game, look at a season. There have been many great goalies who lead their teams to great success but didn’t have great numbers.

    DesertKing Reply:

    @tomb

    If you want to look at raw numbers from the Ducks game, look at these -

    Quick – 2 goals allowed
    Bernier – 4 goals allowed

    Yep, Quick lost that game (insert sarcasm)

    MmmmYummy Reply:

    @DesertKing,
    JB .893 & 2.08 > JQ .891 & 2.70

    Right now JB = top (because Quick stunk it up so bad)

    tomb Reply:

    @DesertKing, sure Bernier allowed more goals in the game against the Ducks (4 goals) than Quick (2 goals) but Bernier faced more shots. I am amazed that you can support Quick after such as poor performance? He was pulled from the game for good reason. He only stopped one shot and allowed two goals. On the other hand Bernier stopped 17 shots and allowed 4 goals. I am not saying that Bernier is the better goaltender, just saying on this night Bernier happened to be slightly better. Not really surprising as it happens to all great goaltenders. Some nights you just can’t see the puck.

    LT21 Reply:

    @DesertKing, BAMMM!!! DesertKing for the win!

    DesertKing Reply:

    @SLIM,

    We all want the same thing – ANOTHER CUP :)

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @DessertKing, More importantly, 2 in his last 120 mins.

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Duncecanz,

    Faced a total of 36 shots in the last two games. Kings have stepped up their defense in the last ganes against two bad offenses. Sorry, Bernier hasn’t proven anything other tha he can win when the defense is playing well. He didn’t save us against the Ducks when our D didn’t play well.

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    Canadian King Reply:

    @DesertKing, Are you serious right now? What the F has Quick done this year? Bernier is our ONLY goalie that is playing well this year and your blasting him. Just remember who has been given the chance and ALL the starts in the last few years and who hasn’t. BOTH are great goalies, and this is a problem 25 other teams wish they had.

    DesertKing Reply:

    @Canadien King

    Yep, I am serious. Read above. Quick saved us during the regular season last year and then the whole team came together in the playoffs to win the Cup. If it were not for Scuds tonight, CBJ would have scored on that 2 on none, Bernier was completely out of position and flailing on the ice like a beached whale because he didn’t know where the puck was or what to do. JB is good, but he ain’t no Quick.

    Duncanz Reply:

    @DessertKing, Kings might’ve got off on the wrong foot that evening …….

    LT21 Reply:

    @DesertKing, I think I love you. Couldn’t have said it better than your last few posts.

  315. goldielocks says:

    The Kings played the same level of hockey with the Blue Jackets. They are better than that. And they have to be much better to beat the Black Hawks. Still lots of work is needed.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @goldielocks, Kings are routinely dragged up or down by any given opponent.
    This is not a good quality.

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  316. Robert R says:

    CBJ have had their moments this year; they’re not as bad as record indicates. A decisive win would have been nice, but 2-1 isn’t worth getting depressed. The last 2 games, Columbus had 76 shots combined; tonight 13. Checking caused a lot of takeaways/giveaways. Comes down to finishing scoring opportunities–same old song.

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    Neil Reply:

    @Robert R, Columbus killed S.J. last game..I know S.J is slumping but still…a win over S.J. is impressive.

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    Goring 19 Reply:

    @Robert R, Kings offense wasn’t going balls out against the Jackets, more of an opportunistic game tonight. I trust DS will have them more aggressive on Sunday.

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  317. Kenny44 says:

    Y’all have been Darryl Evans the business about his suit. What I want to see is the topcoat and hat he wears outside in the Windy City. There may even be a bejewled walking cane involved.

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    Spencer Maze Reply:

    @Kenny44, LOL DE the Pimp

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    jess Reply:

    @Kenny44,

    That B his Biness sthooot.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @Ritzy44, Don’t forget the spats..
    (what’s a topcoat…? lol)

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @Duncanz, Spats? This ain’t football.

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  318. Kenny44 says:

    Whiskey doesn’t look like he broke a sweat tonight

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    DesertKing Reply:

    @Kenny44,

    He looks really happy. Must be the opportunity to play.

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    Kenny44 Reply:

    @DesertKing,

    He does! He’s as closed to geeked up as I’ve seen a pro athlete.

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  319. harty says:

    Bernier A
    Doughty B
    Scurderi A-
    Ellerby B-
    Voynov B
    Drewiski B+
    Muzzin B-
    Kopi B
    Brown B
    Williams B+
    Carter A
    Gagne B
    Penner B+
    Stoll B
    Lewis B+
    Nolan B-
    King C+
    Clifford A+
    Sutter B-

    that’s the way I see it folks

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    Neil Reply:

    @harty, Cant believe you gave Cliffy a A plus……..Just kidding…agree with the grades….

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @harty, Ricky?

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    harty Reply:

    @Duncanz, sorry guys Richards A….Mike played in both ends tonight and he’s just coming into shape now…

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    jess Reply:

    @harty,

    Wow can I print this out and carry it around in my wallet and show it to everyone?

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    harty Reply:

    @jess, I can fax, email or text it to you, no need to print……

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    jess Reply:

    @harty, haha at least you get my sense of humor

    bbb7 Reply:

    @harty, I generally agree tho I didnt see enough (as usual) from Gagne to warrant a B… and Penner created nothing so the best I can give him is B for effort. Havent seen an A game from Richards since the playoffs.

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  320. Mikey J. says:

    Thought the Kings didn’t try to do too much against a team that was waiting for them to slip up. Really important win and nice goal from Clifford. Bernier was solid when called upon. Seemed like Jackets waited until the end of the game to start pushing. Young defense was reasonably efficient with Scuderi showing them how it’s done.

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    Real 7 Reply:

    @Mikey J., I had Scuds as my 3rd star….certainly deserving of some recognition….great play to break up a prime scoring chance…

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  321. Robert R says:

    Columbus coach: “We didn’t win a lot of battles tonight. There was more urgency in their game”.
    You heard it here first.
    1:30 here. G’night.

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    Robert R Reply:

    PS Get your Valium for Sunday.

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @SVELTEY is my go-to peppy pill supplier.

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  322. Mikey J. says:

    It’s gonna be pretty damn exciting Sunday when the Kings are the 1st team to beat the Hawks in regulation.

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    Real 7 Reply:

    @Mikey J., you COULD say they’re due for a fall…let’s make it happen Kings!

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  323. Forum to Staples Fan says:

    Like the new format…

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  324. YoBro says:

    Well, Sutter, you asked for a hot goalie- now you have one. So NOW what are you gonna do?

    Go Kings

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    jess Reply:

    @YoBro, Run with JQ on Sunday.

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    YoBro Reply:

    @jess, Why?

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    Duncanz Reply:

    @jest, Is that your final ‘decision’?

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    jess Reply:

    @Duncanz,

    haha opinion (very strong) -yes

    Real 7 Reply:

    @YoBro, consensus opinion favors Bernie for Sunday….Daryl Evans opine, for one…I’ll go with that…

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    jess Reply:

    @Real 7,

    If that was to happen, I would be completely fine with it.

    But I seriously doubt it.

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    g smith86 Reply:

    @jess, Bernier

    bbb7 Reply:

    @YoBro, Bernier has to be the least worked ‘hot goalie’ in history if he qualifies as ‘hot’. He faced maybe 5 difficult shots in 2 full games.

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    LT21 Reply:

    @YoBro, I am still in shock how people are deeming JB the “hot goalie.” He had 12 saves against Columbus! If we don’t get that win then I question how good he is as our #2. I wouldn’t be surprised if he starts on Sunday but Sutter still knows that was not a “breakout performance” by JB. Quick will either come in during the game Sunday or start on Tuesday and will regain his spot in net.

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    YoBro Reply:

    @LT21, Why is that “his spot”. it’s a team game. The team won.

    Go Kings

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  325. g smith86 says:

    this was a road game plan…against a team trying to play a good road game…

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  326. g smith86 says:

    Quarter pole and the Kings are starting to make their charge! Yay!!!

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