February 2015 - LA Kings Insider

With a strong February, McNabb quietly producing

Jon RosenFebruary 28, 20150 Comments

Throughout his junior and professional career, Brayden McNabb has provided a hybrid mix of stalwart physicality and secondary production from the point, often on the power play. An unexpected widened opportunity with Los Angeles has allowed him to grow into an important role this season, and, by and... Full Story

February 28 practice quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenFebruary 28, 20150 Comments

Practice Quotes2 min read

On how Andrej Sekera adapted, given there was “a lot to throw at him”: It’s a big adjustment coming into this conference. A player who’s never played in this conference, it’s not just step in and ‘away you go,’ and it doesn’t matter what position you are. It’s not easy. It’s a big difference obviou... Full Story

February 28 practice notes

Jon RosenFebruary 28, 20150 Comments

Practice notes2 min read

Good morning from LAX, where the Kings (en route to Winnipeg) and Ducks (en route to Dallas) are about to depart. Notes from today's practice: -Instead of holding line rushes and flow drills, the Kings worked extensively on special teams situations before taking part in net-front compete drills. ... Full Story

The View from Anaheim

James NicholsonFebruary 28, 20150 Comments

News LinksOpposition1 min read

LOS ANGELES TIMES Lance Pugmire: Ducks take late flight, beat Kings with four goals in third period "The Ducks are relishing the third period of late, and have now scored 13 final-period goals in the last five games." Lance Pugmire: What we learned about the Ducks in a 4-2 win over the King... Full Story

Waking up with the Kings: February 28

Jon RosenFebruary 28, 20150 Comments

Game story3 min read

Forecheck, forecheck, forecheck. It comes hot and heavy – especially on the road – when playing Pacific Division foes Anaheim and San Jose, and for periods of Friday night’s 4-2 Ducks win, the Kings had real struggles adapting to it and exiting their zone. They weathered it admirably early, though f... Full Story

Postgame audio: Muzzin, highlights, Insider Report

Jon RosenFebruary 28, 20150 Comments

AudioRadio and Television0 min read

Highlights from Friday's 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks: Postgame Interview: Daryl Evans and Jake Muzzin: February 27 Insider Report: ... Full Story

February 27 postgame notes

Jon RosenFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

Postgame notes1 min read

-With the loss, Los Angeles fell to 53-44-21 all-time against Anaheim, a record that includes an away mark of 21-27-12. The Kings are 2-4-3 in their last nine regular season games against the Ducks. -In the 2014-15 season series, Los Angeles has out-scored Anaheim 3-0 in first periods and has bee... Full Story

Zone Entries at Anaheim: February 27

James NicholsonFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

Advanced StatsStatistics10 min read

Player Successful entries Shots generated by entries Shots per entry Controlled entries Shots generated by controlled entries Shots per controlled entry % of entries with control Failed entries Greene 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 1 McNabb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 Muzzin 5 1 ... Full Story

February 27 postgame quotes: Greene, Brown, Carter

James NicholsonFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

Postgame quotes4 min read

Matt Greene, on what led to them surrendering a two-goal lead: We just gave up too much. I think they had a press going there and we didn’t respond to it. We weren’t getting pucks out of our zone, they capitalized. That’s just unacceptable on our part to blow that lead. Greene, on how the team ... Full Story

February 27 postgame video

Jon RosenFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

OppositionPostgame videoRadio and Television0 min read

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February 27 postgame quotes: Darryl Sutter

Jon RosenFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

Postgame quotes0 min read

On the third period: I think their forecheck overwhelmed us the whole night, and it caught up with us. On his impressions of Andrej Sekera: I thought their forecheck overwhelmed him. On whether he “sensed or the game turning” in the third period: No, if you were listening to Helene’s quest... Full Story

Game 61: Los Angeles at Anaheim

Jon RosenFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

Game Threads1 min read

Anaheim Ducks 4, Los Angeles Kings 2 Final Radio Feed LA Kings Insider Preview Boxscore Ice Tracker SOG: LAK – 22; ANA – 32 PP: LAK – 0/1; ANA – 0/1 First Period 1) LAK - Trevor Lewis (8) (Robyn Regehr, Matt Greene), 15:02 Second Period 2) LAK - Brayden McNabb (1) (Anze Kopitar, D... Full Story

Game 61 Preview: Los Angeles at Anaheim

Jon RosenFebruary 27, 20150 Comments

Game Preview5 min read

Los Angeles Kings (29-19-12) at Anaheim Ducks (38-17-7) Friday, February 27, 2015, 7:00 p.m. PT Honda Center, Anaheim, CA Referees: #5 Chris Rooney, #29 Ian Walsh Linesmen: #89 Steve Miller, #78 Brian Mach KCOP-13, KABC 790 AM Los Angeles Projected Starting Goaltender – Martin Jones 201... Full Story