Game Thread: G74 38-24-11 Kings @ The Legend 4/1/24

[PuckinUgly57]

Watch that goal again, I mentioned you play 4 corners on the 1-3-1 and you'll beat it, that's exactly what they did. Then Morrissey came in as the third wave and TOTM completely blew his coverage.

Once they get beat on that in the neutral zone it's like a fire drill in the defensive zone. It's obviously way late in the season but I really hope they move to zone coverage or a hybrid in TC. Man to man just sucks the D out to the blue line and then you have guys like The Lizard trying to protect the net.

 

[Kings4OT]

If they had bigger forwards, maybe ok...but ya these tiny guys cant clear ice shavings let alone a player

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Big third coming up, Blues and Losers tied 1-1 almost end of the second. That game is on ESPN+ or I'm sure 66.

I think what we see in the third from this team will tell us pretty much what to expect down the stretch, it should be desperation time based on the standings.

Charks did the Kings a favor beating the Blues on Saturday, can't be banking on teams behind you to lose.

 

[Kings4OT]

I know the jets havei been struggling, but they are one of the few teams i think LA could beat in a series even when plyig better....with Dunno in the lneup

 

[PuckinUgly57]

I know the jets havei been struggling, but they are one of the few teams i think LA could beat in a series even when plyig better....with Dunno in the lneup

That ain't saying much man.

=)~~

First penalty of the game, that whole sequence was large Jet forwards winning board battles. Kings had at least 3 chances to get it out of the zone.

 

[Kings4OT]

Hoe mant times, Kings miss a breakaway....right back in their net

 

[PuckinUgly57]

How many times have we seen a blown breakaway one way only to end up in the other net moments later?

I'm not sure what's going on with Moore but he's reverted back to his $1.1 million self.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Ouch. I thought Kempe shorthanded had a little more room too, but he rushed it. Then obviously the Moore breakaway. Didn't feel like the strongest goal coming the other way either. Real painful goal there.

 

[Kings4OT]

Not much fight when needed again....Blues winning, Kings looking to back out

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Womp womp womp.

Whole final 4 minutes, everywhere on the ice. "Where are all the Kings?".

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Congrats to this lineman on his last game in all this. Hockey is a pretty classy game overall.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Perfetti with 2 goals, taken 10OA in the same 2020 draft as Buster, who now has 1 goal in his last 20 games. Straight up difference maker tonight.

Pretty passes are nice, but he scores in bunches and then goes MIA. Will need to develop more consistency moving forward if he is going to be considered a piece moving forward.

 

[Kings4OT]

Switched to see drysaitl tie it

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

They just said all 8 remaining Kings games will be in California, with 6 of those at home. It's still in their control to make or break their own luck here down the stretch. And pretty soft opponents overall.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Congrats to this lineman on his last game in all this. Hockey is a pretty classy game overall.

Saw Kopitar give him a personalized #82 jersey and stick, class act being the visiting team.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

They just said all 8 remaining Kings games will be in California, with 6 of those at home. It's still in their control to make or break their own luck here down the stretch. And pretty soft opponents overall.

And somehow I'm feeling they'll f**k the dog the rest of the way...

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Switched to see drysaitl tie it

Hate to say it but we need a regulation win for the Oilers. Kings aren't catching them and that'll keep the Blues at bay.

Worst case scenario is Blues OT/SO win.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Hate to say it but we need a regulation win for the Oilers. Kings aren't catching them and that'll keep the Blues at bay.

Worst case scenario is Blues OT/SO win.

For the love of god...

First I call this game score right and then the exact scenario happens above.

I'm going to buy lottery tickets, BRB.

 

[Kings4OT]

Worst case scenario is Blues OT/SO win.

Of course....Blues looking to win, Kings trying to coast.....3 points only now. Kings better play with the passion they havent showed....or shine up the clubs

 

[Kings4OT]

PLG even less effective with better players and L2 opportunities in 2 games....shoulda stepped up and made a statement dude

Crowed was booing, he gave em a chance to laugh