GDT: 2019-20 GM#36 LA Kings vs Boston Bruins @4:00pm 12/17/19

[longtime lurker]

Kings have scored a PPG, SHG, and ESG.

And now a 3 on 3 goal too.

 

[tny760]

I was unreasonably excited about that OT goal.

i was mentally prepared for the pass into the defenders' sticks and the odd man rush the other way but kopi proved me wrong so i was pretty hyped too

 

[Lt Dan]

 

[tardigrade81]

Looks like Quick is maybe starting to return to form for you guys. He’s made some ridiculous saves the last couple games.

 

[BehindEnemyLines]

Kopistar!

 

[tny760]

Looks like Quick is maybe starting to return to form for you guys. He’s made some ridiculous saves the last couple games.

he's a total head case and prone to momentum swings imo, looks like he got tired of sucking and he's gaining truckloads of confidence lately

 

[tardigrade81]

he's a total head case and prone to momentum swings imo, looks like he got tired of sucking and he's gaining truckloads of confidence lately

Ya fair enough. That can be the case with a lot of goalies. Price has been streaky for Montreal this year too.

 

[tny760]

"i was looking pass the whole way but ran out of time so i had to shoot" - kopitar

that's such a kopitar thing to say

 

[Schmooley]

Good win on the road

 

[BigKing]

Update the "Without Kovy" stat line.

Seriously though, I'm liking the team building that appears to be happening the last week and a half or so. Nice for them to get some wins and points so they can believe in the new system since it isn't going anywhere for awhile. Important for the younger players to be making the key plays and for the vets to start looking energized by it and remember that it is fun to win. That is the atmosphere we want Turcotte, Vilardi etc...to step in to. Good teams care about each other.

There are going to be more rough patches this season for sure and it is great that they started so bad for draft pick purposes, but finishing just outside the black hole with unexpected bright spots like Roy, Lizotte, Walker and Porky is a pretty nice spot to be in while we wait for the cavalry to arrive.

 

[TruKingFan]

Definitely. Played the whole game like **** but delivered in OT, no doubt.

Difference is only players like Kopi can do such things at any point in the game.

 

[tny760]

Update the "Without Kovy" stat line.

Seriously though, I'm liking the team building that appears to be happening the last week and a half or so. Nice for them to get some wins and points so they can believe in the new system since it isn't going anywhere for awhile. Important for the younger players to be making the key plays and for the vets to start looking energized by it and remember that it is fun to win. That is the atmosphere we want Turcotte, Vilardi etc...to step in to. Good teams care about each other.

There are going to be more rough patches this season for sure and it is great that they started so bad for draft pick purposes, but finishing just outside the black hole with unexpected bright spots like Roy, Lizotte, Walker and Porky is a pretty nice spot to be in while we wait for the cavalry to arrive.

definitely seems to be less "get to your spot" and everyone seems more engaged in the team game

i still feel like they were getting bullied a bit out there but its tough with the way officiating was in the 1st and 2nd. the complete disengagement in the first 15 minutes of the 3rd is a problem but probably to be expected with the general lack of skill on the team. games have certainly been more fun to watch the past weeks though

 

[HookKing]

"i was looking pass the whole way but ran out of time so i had to shoot" - kopitar

that's such a kopitar thing to say

Or Tuco, "If you have to shoot, shoot."

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Four points separates the Kings from 9th in the West. They’re only one point behind San Jose, three behind Vancouver, and four behind Minnesota and Nashville.

Seems like a huge burden was lifted with Kovalchuk off the roster.

 

[Bandit]

In summation: suck it, Boston.

 

[KingsFan7824]

10-7-2 (95 pts) since Nov 9th
7-2-1 at home
3-5-1 on the road

 

[fsanford]

No longer sitting at the bottom of the stack in the Western Conference.
And now biting at the heels of the Sharks ( yes pun intended)

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Based on history, that 10:00 am game in Buffalo on Saturday could get ugly.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Happy, that Prokhorkin looks legit for you, guys, and happy, I was right about his talent and ability to play in the NHL.

 

[HookKing]

Four points separates the Kings from 9th in the West. They’re only one point behind San Jose, three behind Vancouver, and four behind Minnesota and Nashville.

Seems like a huge burden was lifted with Kovalchuk off the roster.

...and just passed Anaheim and Chicago -- though they each have 2 games in hand. Late top 10 pick looking more and more likely.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Still last in points%. Get off the ledge.

 

[Lt Dan]

Based on history, that 10:00 am game in Buffalo on Saturday could get ugly.

Yeah. Its going to suck

 

[Herby]

Based on history, that 10:00 am game in Buffalo on Saturday could get ugly.

I nearly died of alcohol poisoning during a Kings/Sabres game about 15 years ago. My college roommate and I decided to make a bet where we'd have to take shots if the other persons team scored. I think the Kings lost 10-2 or something.

A valuable lesson in life is to never make a bet where you are on Mathieu Garon's side.

 

[Herby]

...and just passed Anaheim and Chicago -- though they each have 2 games in hand. Late top 10 pick looking more and more likely.

This would be disappointing for the long term because we are still lacking the future franchise player that is probably only going to come with a Top 5 pick. But it's nice to see the progress some players are making.

 

[kovacro]

I don’t care for the win but I do care about the effort, kids are working hard. Good to see.

Really like Roy. Kid is a keeper and will make for a fine 5/6 guy.