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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
Looking for a spark through change
As noted earlier, the Kings made a right-wing swap in practice today, with Dustin Brown joining Ryan Smyth and Jarret Stoll, and Oscar Moller joining Dustin Penner and Michal Handzus. The Kings also shifted a couple defensemen during last night’s game, as they switched to pairings of Jack Johnson with Alec Martinez and Matt Greene [...]
Murray back to looking for `bringing the work’
In the lead-up to last night’s game, Terry Murray talked about how he was pleased with Dustin Penner’s work in the previous game, Saturday against Dallas. Penner’s run of coach-pleasing play did not extend to a second game. Last night, Penner played 18-plus minutes and had four shots on goal but wasn’t really an impact [...]
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Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on the game…) MURRAY: “When you come into this building, you know you have to play good. You’ve got to show up and compete real hard. We gave up that first goal, and it’s the goals I don’t like. You’ve got to show up against a real good hockey club, and [...]
Murray to Penner: `Bring the work’
Throughout his career, there haven’t been a lot of mysteries about Dustin Penner. In his two previous stops — Anaheim and Edmonton — Penner has been praised for his immense talent and come under criticism for inconsistency on the work-ethic side of the ledger. The Kings acquired Penner from Edmonton on Feb. 28, in exchange [...]
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Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on Greene’s game-winning goal…) MURRAY: “How about that? He gave us a couple last year and we got used to it. We want more. He can shoot the puck. Give him some time, he will get the puck to the net. He’s got a heavy shot. A lot of work went [...]
Murray explains wholesale changes
As noted earlier, Terry Murray made significant changes to the Kings’ lines and defensive pairs. Of the four lines and the three defensive pairs, the only one that remained intact today was the pairing of Alec Martinez and Matt Greene. Everything else changed. One subtle move is that Jack Johnson will go back to the [...]
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Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on the lack of a shot on goal in the third period…) MURRAY: “Not happy with it at all, not when you lose the game in the third period like we did. We took a couple penalties that cost us the opportunity to get back into the game.” (on the game…) [...]
Murray on `NHL Overtime’
Terry Murray was a guest last night on “NHL Overtime,” talking about the Kings and, specifically, about how they will need to overcome the recent injuries. Here’s the video… Terry Murray on `NHL Overtime’
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Terry Murray’s postgame thoughts… (on Trevor Lewis’ game…) MURRAY: “He’s been our hidden weapon all along. [smiles] He played well tonight. The line was good. I liked Brown a lot, obviously scoring two goals. Ryan Smyth played a heck of a game for us here tonight, back in Edmonton, his old team. And Lewis was [...]
Murray talks Kopitar loss, adjustments
Here were Terry Murray’s thoughts, after practice today, about adjusting to on-ice life without Anze Kopitar (and Justin Williams) and the thought process for the Kings going forward. First, Murray talks about his decision to go with the lines he used in practice today… MURRAY: “I’m going to leave Handzus with Penner and Moller, the [...]
