Finally got to watch in full
Kuzmenko is the most creative King I can literally ever remember...AND somehow works with Kopitar. That's usually water and oil but he's added such a sick dynamic to that line.
Whatever his flaws are that let him get taken for a 3rd, they arent apparent so far
Defense, size, 'effort' meaning he gets pushed around on the boards. But finally, the Kings said "hey we've got possession and a bunch of two way players maybe adding this enigmatic scorer will help" and actually stuck to it and let him play this time instead of burying him on the 4th line for being a bad checker....honestly their roster moves since the 4 nations have been so inspired it's like a different organization. What the f*** happened??
Jeannot...damnit. Hope he's okay. He was an absolute power forward MONSTER last night. That's the guy they traded for. Where has he been? even when not scoring he's causing havoc, speeding around, creating space. Get well soon.
f*** Rempe, like i'm all for his role in the NHL but he does not understand The Code at all. David vs. Goliath and Jeannot not only dropped him
he helped him up so he could complete the ass beating and then Rempe throws from behind a ref? Why do you need to be such a f***ing p***y, were you embarrassed? Because that makes sense.
Byfield really deserved to keep his G streak going last night, bummed about that, but drawing penalties left and right is nice...and he accepted a pass and dropped Fox with a stiff arm in one motion last night to create a great chance, hope he continues to realize he can do that...combined speed, power, and hands all in one. Malkin-esque.
Suddenly a few guys look stronger on their skates again...notably Danault and Moore. Fiala as well, the reverse hit shows his confidence on his skates/edges again.
Laf...just keep plugging away. The floodgates will open soon. Maybe for the playoffs.
Kuemper has exceeded any expectation, keep this man healthy at all costs.
That game had the potential to go south and they held it together in a way they haven't on the road...that's the one really missing ingredient right this minute. Big measuring stick game vs. the Avs at Mile High tomorrow. Otherwise, honestly, starting to get 2012 vibes, with everyone rolling and peaking at the right time.