On the penalty killing:
“It was great and we even created a couple of chances I think on the PK. That’s something that we did so well last year that we haven’t been as great this year at is our PK and I thought we did a great job of taking away their threats and not letting them get to make quality chances.”
On Doughty clearing the puck from the goalmouth:
“He’s done that a few times for me so he’s padded my stats a little bit. He’s been great. Obviously he’s doing what he’s been doing since he came in this league and every year he’s a little better than last year, so it’s great having him in front of me and when he plays as many minutes as he does and he’s played against top lines every night, he does it well so it’s just another play he’s done that helped me out.”
On Tyler Toffoli’s goal:
“You’re happy for him, that he’s able to get it, and the fact that it comes on a night that we win the game makes it a little more special. Obviously, it’s the first of many.”
On an evenly played game being broken open in the third period:
“It was a bit back and forth. I think we had a couple of opportunities there in the first, second period that we took advantage of, and then obviously in the third we took advantage of a couple more. You kind of smell a little blood in the water, and guys really jumped on it and put the game away a little bit earlier in the third, so it was good. It’s good to see that. At the end of the day, we get these guys again tomorrow night. Right now, it’s zero-zero, so those goals are all in the past. You’ve just got to start fresh, look at tape, see what we did well, see what we didn’t do so well, and be better tomorrow night.”
On whether the lockout impacted goaltenders more than skaters:
“I don’t know. I think it impacts everybody. Everybody missed the same amount of time. Everybody starts on an even playing field… At the end of the day, it’s on you to get prepared for the season. I think everyone missed the same amount of time. I don’t know. I think it’s even.”
On the challenge of summoning intensity after winning a Stanley Cup:
“Obviously we had a little bit of a slower start, but I think we’ve been playing good hockey lately.”
On the Pacific Division-heavy stretch of the schedule:
“Well, we saw San Jose for the first time last week, and they beat us up, and then we beat them up. It’s going to be back and forth, and you’ve got to make sure you take advantage of every opportunity that you have. We get Phoenix again tomorrow night, and like I said earlier, it’s zero-zero, so we start fresh. You’ve got to get ready for tomorrow.”
On whether the shutout carried any additional significance:
“It’s a win, two points. No matter how you do it, it’s still two points. It’s good to get the win. It’s going to mean nothing tomorrow, so we’ve got to get ready for tomorrow.”
On whether he’s in more of a groove now than earlier in the season:
“I felt good tonight, if that’s what you mean. I felt good tonight. You make a couple saves, you give your team a chance to win, and then in the third period the guys put it away.”
Played great tonight. Great to see him play like he did last year. Keep it #1. Still think bernier should start tomorrow though
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CB14 Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:13 pm
@tornado12, +1
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JD Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 4:52 am
@tornado12, great job by quick, don’t care who starts, as long as we get the win
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 4:57 am
@tornado12, I think Bernier should start too, and probably Chicago, and certainly either Minnesota or Dallas after that. I think we need to keep him in the rotation and see how he starts on the road against a team that brings the heat.
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JD Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 5:39 am
@What’s the frequency, Kenneth?, happy for you quick guys, but I really enjoyed smith getting lit up
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 6:00 am
@JD, You know, nothing would make me happier than a very similar game with Bernier in net tonight. Really.
GREAT GAME QUICKIE
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Thanks for winning….
Especially the shut-out….
You have done wonders for this blog….
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Omfg Justin Williams handed me a Stanley Cup ring!!! I said “stay sexy” and fist pumped him.. Hey said “hey” and gave me it! Sooo amazing.. AND Kings win 4-0!! Go Kings Go!
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tornado12 Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:19 pm
@Subby, A replica right?
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Subby Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
@tornado12, hahah oh yeah. Sorry :p
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370455VinSD Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
@Subby, couldn’t happen to a better guy, nice one Subby
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Subby Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:23 pm
@370455VinSD, ;D thanks!!
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Mars Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:24 pm
@Subby, What? How?
All the details pls.
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Subby Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
@Mars, everyone was swarming him and going crazy, i just said keep it sexy and fist pump him and he said hey and gave it to me :p
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0-0 Been talking to DS a lot huh JQ
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So happy for Quick! He needed that shutout. Great game for him. Firing with 2 hot goaltenders in the second half of the season would be great! Go Kings Go!
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Quick was on his game. Voynov made a great play to help him out on the defense.
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tornado12 Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:30 pm
@Mikey J., The one where he stopped the cross ice pass to an open yolk with his skate while fending off another player and then held it there for quick to cover? That play? Right?
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Mikey J. Reply:
March 18th, 2013 at 11:32 pm
@tornado12, We have a winner. Not to mention a few other quality plays.
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What's the frequency, Kenneth? Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 4:58 am
@Mikey J., The defense overall played very well in front of Quick tonight. To the extent that they’ve shared his pain, they should share in this as well.
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Absolutely think JB should be in net tonight, but JQ had a very solid game. Still letting a few too many rebounds out of his mits, but it’ll come.
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luc20rules Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 1:14 am
@KC23, Agree, Its usually a good idea to have the backup start one of the back to back night games, but in this crazy condensed schedule it is almost mandatory.
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shiny Reply:
March 19th, 2013 at 1:17 am
@luc20rules, Just hope Sutter thinks the same way
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Thanks Quick must of felt so good first shut out, get some rest night and thanks again
Go Kings Go!
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Good to see Quick play well tonight! Not that I don’t appreciate that effort but because he played so well I think he deserves a night off and JB should play tomorrow night.
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Quick was on his game tonight because the defense finally allowed him to be.
He isn’t a God, nor superman…there are only certain things (as a goaltender) he can control. For Quick to play his game, he HAS to be on top of his crease. All season long (the injuries didn’t help), he has been getting pushed back into the net due to traffic. Credit the opposition…that’s the only way to beat him.
Last night the defense did a great job of boxing out, and allowing Quick to stay on top of his crease.
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