Back to basics

In the context of the strong third period by the Sedins last night, it seemed as though the Kings, at times, got caught up in a track-meet style of game, trading scoring chances with the Canucks instead of focusing on their usual patience and forechecking. As a result, they gave the Canucks 17 shots on goal in the third period after holding them to a combined 20 in the first two periods. Did the Kings get taken out of their comfort zone? Ryan Smyth answered…

SMYTH: “Yeah, it could have gone that way a little bit. We just got away from our game plan. If we play effective, holding on with puck possession, playing low, shooting from every angle, we’re going to get a lot of chances that way, and we have in this series. We just got away from that a little bit.”

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