#47 KINGS SHUT OUT CANUCKS, 1/13/'14, 1-0 in regulation.

[Ron*]

Other teams will watch this game and think it's okay to do this to us and we won't push back. Even Jim Fox kept saying the kings will have to push back eventually...and they didn't. Our captain who is a non fighter had to fight Kesler and punching bag and oft injured Greene has to fight Bieska? Ugh. Sad night.

Wow.

Talk about missing the point entirely! The Kings showed tremendous discipline (playoff discipline), and ended up with about a million PP minutes in that game. Just because they didn't convert it doesn't mean that it wasn't the correct thing to do.

Don't you remember the 2012 playoffs? How disciplined the Kings were, and how the opponents literally gave games away with undisciplined play? Here, I will tally them off for you: Vancouver, games 2 and 3, St. Louis, games 2 and 4, Phoenix, games 2 and 5, New Jersey, game 6.

That's 7 games, Utah. 7 freaking games out of 16 needed to win the Cup that the opponent literally gave the Kings in undisciplined play.

I love what I saw last night from the Kings. Sure, the lack of PP goals was frustrating, but that first period was about 11 minutes of where Vancouver basically gave themselves no chance of scoring (the mini-breakaway short-handed attempt notwithstanding). Vancouver never really mounted a serious threat, I think I counted a couple of one-minute sustained pressure offensive zones from them the entire game.

Hockey is so much more about scoring. The Kings are readying themselves for the playoffs. In January.

 

[KingsFan7824]

The Kings played smart. The Canucks may have been about sending a message more than anything else, but the Kings didn't need to. The Kings needed to win. The Canucks had to prove something to themselves. Fortunately, the Kings crap PP didn't hurt themselves in the end.

Brown knows the refs are watching at the start of the game, and gets a penalty called on Kassian right off the bat. He went down a little easy, but that's how it goes.

Nolan doesn't need to answer for trying to hit Sedin. Sestito does what he does, and the Kings get a chance to win the game in the first 10 minutes.

Doughty flopping at times cost him on the Weise play. Doughty was not only slew footed, but he never even had the puck. It could've been two different penalties, and should've been at least one, but the non-call is what Doughty has brought upon himself with his act.

Quick knew the refs were watching Weise after that. He knows there's all the stuff about Brown and Luongo. Weise had no reason to go anywhere near Quick when he did, but when he did, Quick made it look worse than it was, and the Kings went on yet another PP because of it.

The Kings kept their head when the Canucks were all about emotion, and came away with the 2 points. If the Kings had a PP, the game is over early, and the Canucks probably mail it in and rest for their next game against the Ducks. The Canucks were able to stay in the game with their emotion though, and that was the Kings fault, along with great penalty killing from the Canucks.

That was the Quick from 2012, and that was closer to the Brown the Kings need on a more consistent basis.

 

[KingsFan7824]

Really? Weise was on the GD goal line for no reason with the puck not there. Did Quick go down easy yes, but Weise had no business being there and was definitely trying to put pressure on Quick.
Yes someone on the ice should have dropped them with Weise after the slew foot. Star players do this all the time on other teams to send a message. It should have at least been addressed on Weise's next shift.

You want Brown or Carter to go after Weise right then? The guy who didn't care enough to not slew foot Doughty? That's who you want star players to go after?

And on the next shift, Clifford and Nolan were gathering around the Canucks in their own zone. Weise was in there, and the refs stopped anything more from happening. Doughty was alright, so ultimately it's no harm, no foul.

As others have said I worry that now other teams will not fear taking penalties against LA and will take liberties, and playing dirty.

Who? Nobody else plays that way against the Kings, and the Kings have had a bad PP for a long time. The Canucks had a chip on their shoulder last night.

If teams want to play dirty against the Kings, good. A) They're big boys and can handle it. B) It takes the other team out of any offensive rhythm, which can only help the Kings.

 

[KINGS17]

Tortorella: "We're a stupid, undisciplined team."

Sutter: "Message received, and thank you."

The most important stat for Canucks fans to know:

The Canucks are 1-9 in their last 10 playoff games, 0-6 at home.

 

[Ron*]

The Kings played smart. The Canucks may have been about sending a message more than anything else, but the Kings didn't need to. The Kings needed to win. The Canucks had to prove something to themselves. Fortunately, the Kings crap PP didn't hurt them in the end.

Brown knows the refs are watching at the start of the game, and gets a penalty called on Kassian right off the bat. He went down a little easy, but that's how it goes.

Nolan doesn't need to answer for trying to hit Sedin. Sestito does what he does, and the Kings get a chance to win the game in the first 10 minutes of the game.

Doughty flopping at times cost him on the Weise play. Doughty was not only slew footed, but he never even had the puck. It could've been two different penalties, and should've been at least one, but the non-call is what Doughty has brought upon himself with his act.

Quick knew the refs were watching Weise after that. He knows there's all the stuff about Brown and Luongo. Weise had no reason to go anywhere near Quick when he did, but when he did, Quick made it look worse than it was, and the Kings went on yet another PP because of it.

The Kings kept their head when the Canucks were all about emotion, and came away with the 2 points. If the Kings had a PP, the game is over early, and the Canucks probably mail it in and rest for their next game against the Ducks. The Canucks were able to stay in the game with their emotion though, and that was the Kings fault, along with great penalty killing from the Canucks.

That was the Quick from 2012, and that was closer to the Brown the Kings need on a more consistent basis.

Great post.

In regard to the bolded part, Kassian is either a moron or wanted the penalty. I saw the referee, Paul Devorski, warn Kassian and point to the box before the puck drop. Nine seconds later, Kassian trips up Brown and Devorski emphatically sent him to the box.

It is clear that the refs knew they had to control the game. 10-minute game misconducts for Mitchell and Kassian was not an overreaction on Devorski's part. He did it on purpose. Obviously, it didn't help much.

 

[Model62]

Also like to add, that was a terrible game for Tanner Pearson. He looked lost in all three zones, hope the kid can figure it out.

In his defense, last night's game, with the opponent determined to turn it into a circus, may not have been the best one to get him some time.

 

[Jason Lewis]

Also like to add, that was a terrible game for Tanner Pearson. He looked lost in all three zones, hope the kid can figure it out.

Very very difficult to be "Good" in that game.

 

[KINGS17]

Also like to add, that was a terrible game for Tanner Pearson. He looked lost in all three zones, hope the kid can figure it out.

I especially noticed Pearson just standing around in the Kings' zone two or three times not doing anything constructive. He better start moving his feet and getting a more active stick in the Kings' zone.

 

[Bandit]

I especially noticed Pearson just standing around in the Kings' zone two or three times not doing anything constructive. He better start moving his feet and getting a more active stick in the Kings' zone.

I don't know if last night was a good game to judge him. Seemed like he wasn't out there very much (for obvious reasons), but this is what I noticed in his first call up. Too much standing around being flat footed. He just doesn't seem ready for the NHL.

 

[zampilot]

Things that frighten me as a Kings fan about tonight's game (in order):

1) The Kings PP
2) The Kings even strength offense
3) Greene sustaining yet another injury
4) The Canucks PK
5) Brian Wilson's haircut
6) The music guy at Staples playing Kiss all the time now
7) The Canucks aggressiveness

1 and 6 are the most vexing to me, the first seven minutes of that game were frustrating so say the least.

But I fell asleep during the second, so I take some credit for the win.

 

[Ari Gold]

If I were a nuck fan I would be absolutely pissed that my coach cost them 2 points tonight against a team they are chasing in the division.

I guess reality hasn't set in with them that they are a **** team that will go out in 4 games no matter who they face in the playoffs.

2 points is worth seeing Dustin Browns face beating in to Canucks fans as a FYI. Check out there message board, they are all laughing at Kesler vs Brown and Greene getting a concussion. Mission complete over there.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

2 points is worth seeing Dustin Browns face beating in to Canucks fans as a FYI. Check out there message board, they are all laughing at Kesler vs Brown and Greene getting a concussion. Mission complete over there.

It was also "mission complete" when they burnt down their city after losing game 7. they need to get their priorities in order.

 

[Bandit]

2 points is worth seeing Dustin Browns face beating in to Canucks fans as a FYI. Check out there message board, they are all laughing at Kesler vs Brown and Greene getting a concussion. Mission complete over there.

Yeah, Canucks hockey: "We know we're going to lose, what can we do to at least make it entertaining for the fans?"

 

[DocWest]

2 points is worth seeing Dustin Browns face beating in to Canucks fans as a FYI. Check out there message board, they are all laughing at Kesler vs Brown and Greene getting a concussion. Mission complete over there.

They are a classy bunch to laugh at a concussion.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

I especially noticed Pearson just standing around in the Kings' zone two or three times not doing anything constructive. He better start moving his feet and getting a more active stick in the Kings' zone.

Pearson wasn't ready before and he's not ready now....not understanding this call-up at all.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Was I hallucinating or did Sutter actually attempt to shuffle the lines up in the 3rd last night?

If we don't see new line combos for the start of this road trip, I am officially jumping off the Sutter bandwagon.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

They are a classy bunch to laugh at a concussion.

Living up to the stereotypes yet again!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Yeah, Canucks hockey: "We know we're going to lose, what can we do to at least make it entertaining for the fans?"

I think it's funnier that their public quotes focus on mission accomplished. It's like they're trying to convince themselves.

I'm not sure Torts knows what he's done If he wants to make every Kings game a grindfest, we're set!

And I forget who said it now, but I fully agree that the Canucks last night just came unglued like our 2012 playoff opponents though instead of over the course of a full series they did it over 2 games in a week Hanzal losing his mind and boarding brown, Smith's antics, Blues worrying about King, Brown wrecking balling Sedin and Richards punking Burrows...look, we've earned our rep as a gritty team, someone's gonna gun for us, especially those we repeatedly beat. We responded appropriately to last night's game but I can bet if it were to start like that again we'd have our usual dance partners ready to go.

 

[KINGS17]

2 points is worth seeing Dustin Browns face beating in to Canucks fans as a FYI. Check out there message board, they are all laughing at Kesler vs Brown and Greene getting a concussion. Mission complete over there.

Did I miss something? Kesler may have got in a few punches on Brown, but big deal Kesler certainly didn't do any real damage. Brown had the last laugh in every way. I think the hit Nolan put on H. Sedin hurt just as much if not more than anything Kesler did to Brown.

How many games has Luongo missed?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Did I miss something? Kesler may have got in a few punches on Brown, but big deal Kesler certainly didn't do any real damage. Brown had the last laugh in every way. I think the hit Nolan put on H. Sedin hurt just as much if not more than anything Kesler did to Brown.

How many games has Luongo missed?

He got dummied, bro. canucks win!

 

[KINGS17]

I think it's funnier that their public quotes focus on mission accomplished. It's like they're trying to convince themselves.

I'm not sure Torts knows what he's done If he wants to make every Kings game a grindfest, we're set!

And I forget who said it now, but I fully agree that the Canucks last night just came unglued like our 2012 playoff opponents though instead of over the course of a full series they did it over 2 games in a week Hanzal losing his mind and boarding brown, Smith's antics, Blues worrying about King, Brown wrecking balling Sedin and Richards punking Burrows...look, we've earned our rep as a gritty team, someone's gonna gun for us, especially those we repeatedly beat. We responded appropriately to last night's game but I can bet if it were to start like that again we'd have our usual dance partners ready to go.

Tortarella: "The Canucks are now a stupid, undisciplined hockey team."

Sutter: "Message received, and thank you."(LOL)

If that's how this Canucks team wants to play the Kings they're more than welcome to do so. The Kings will take the useless power plays and will still beat the Canucks up with hard hitting more physical play using their superior size.

 

[driller1]

Vancouver finally pushes back against the Kings! In game 47. Oh my gosh, they're so tough!!!

Let's see if they can maintain for more than 1 game.

I think I'll take the under if I were a betting man.

 

[KINGS17]

I don't know if last night was a good game to judge him. Seemed like he wasn't out there very much (for obvious reasons), but this is what I noticed in his first call up. Too much standing around being flat footed. He just doesn't seem ready for the NHL.

Yeah, the standing around is something Pearson is going to have to correct. I am sure it is something they go over with him with video, because it's quite obvious.

A player just can't go from full stop to getting somewhere quickly on the ice in the NHL. Players need to be constantly moving their feet to be effective, especially in their own zone.

 

[KINGS17]

Vancouver finally pushes back against the Kings! In game 47. Oh my gosh, they're so tough!!!

Let's see if they can maintain for more than 1 game.

I think I'll take the under if I were a betting man.

Actually hoping that one of the Ducks comes out and runs one of the Sedins through the boards in the first period. That and Perry can pull his clumsy fall all over the goalie act whenever there is a scrum in front of the net.

 

[DryIslandBartender]

Torts is trying to convince everyone that the Canucks are the real deal and sent a message to the Kings after a loss.