Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on the game…) MURRAY: “It was a very big win, coming into this building in Game 2 when we’re a little short, with key players out of the lineup. That requires a real competitive attitude by everyone that is playing. Guys have to really dig in and play hard for each [...]
Murray, Stoll, Hextall react to suspension
Not surprisingly, the topic of the day was Jarret Stoll’s one-game suspension for his hit on San Jose’s Ian White in Game 1 last night. White left the game immediately after the hit and is not expected to play tomorrow night in Game 2. Stoll had a disciplinary hearing with NHL vice president Colin Campbell [...]
Murray postgame quotes
Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on overcoming San Jose’s early goal…) MURRAY: “That was certainly not what you want. You know they’re going to come out fast. You know it’s going to be hectic in the first 10 minutes, and they end up getting that quick goal. We came back, we competed, we got to a [...]
Murray talks lineup choices
Here’s what Terry Murray said, after today’s morning skate, about the two choices he made today: to put Justin Williams on a line with Jarret Stoll and Ryan Smyth, and to play Kevin Westgarth in place of Oscar Moller… (on the Smyth-Stoll-Williams line…) MURRAY: “That’s a line that’s been together for a bunch of games [...]
Murray leaves no doubt on goalie plan
There was never any real question or debate about this, but Terry Murray eliminated the possibility today when he was asked whether there was any scenario in which backup goalie Jonathan Bernier would be scheduled for a start in the series against San Jose. Murray said, “No,” then, after taking a moment for possible elaboration, [...]
Murray, on Williams’ possible return
Justin Williams’ recovery from his dislocated shoulder got a big boost last night when doctors cleared Williams for all practice activities. Williams will be on the ice for practice tomorrow morning, according to Terry Murray, and Williams’ status for Game 1 against San Jose probably will be determined by his comfort level in the next [...]
Murray discusses series against Sharks
Terry Murray shared his thoughts this afternoon about the Kings’ first-round playoff series against San Jose. The NHL will announce tonight, at approximately 7 p.m. Pacific time, the dates and times for the first-round playoff games. Here’s a hint, though, for the Kings’ series. San Jose’s HP Pavilion is booked for an event on Friday, [...]
Murray postgame quotes
Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on the game…) MURRAY: “The opportunity was there early in the game. We had a couple of power plays, we had some pretty good momentum there. We’re not scoring on the power play, but at least some things are starting to go on the offensive zone, and we take a too [...]
Murray postgame quotes
Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on the playoff-like game…) MURRAY: “I hope we’re a little bit better in the playoffs than what we were out there tonight. You’re got a lot of skilled players on that hockey club. You’ve got to manage the puck the right way. We had plays that we just did not make, [...]
Murray postgame quotes
Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on winning the tight game and clinching a playoff spot…) MURRAY: “It’s a game that you want to win. That’s a hard game to win, whenever those games are there for you to get into the playoffs, to still have an opportunity to get home-ice advantage in the playoffs. You’re looking [...]