GDT: Game #29 : Kings vs. Coyotes - Tuesday, 3/19/’13 @ 7:30 pm PDT

[Puck U]

[fieldset=GAME #29 : Los Angeles KINGS vs. Phoenix COYOTES]

[table="head"] |MATCHUP|

|

vs.​

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LOS ANGELES KINGS| |PHOENIX COYOTES
(28 gp : 16-10-2 = 34 pts) |

STATS​

| (29 gp : 13-12-4 = 30 pts)
2nd Pacific / 4th West / 7th NHL|

STANDINGS​

|4th Pacific / 9th West / 18th NHL
Won 2|

STREAK​

|Lost 3
60.7% = 7th|

WINNING POINTS %​

|51.7% = 20th
15|

ROW​

|10
11-2-1 @ Home|

HOME/AWAY​

|3-7-3 @ Away
6-4-0|

LAST 10​

|4-5-1
3.00g (85) = 6th|

GOALS PER GAME​

|2.55g (77) = 19th
2.50g (71) = 9th|

GOALS AGAINST​

|2.72g (82) = 16th
+14|

GOAL DIFFERENTIAL​

|-5
20.4% = 9th|

POWER PLAY PCT.​

|15.1% = 23rd
80.4% = 17th|

PENALTY KILL PCT.​

|82.5% = 12th
28.9 = 16th|

SHOTS PER GAME​

|30.3 = 7th
24.4 = 2nd|

SHOTS AGAINST PER GAME​

|28.5 = 14th
50.9% = 13th|

FACE-OFF WIN PCT.​

|52.9% = 4th[/table]​

Game Time : Tuesday March/19/2013 7:30 PM PDT Location :

Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA. USA
TV Broadcast : FOXSPORTS WEST (HD) : FS-Arizona + (HD) : NHL CenterIce * (check your local area listings, black-out restrictions may apply)
Note : (FoxSports-WEST ‘KINGS LIVE’ Pre-Game show 30 minutes prior to every Game)
Radio Broadcast : LA Kings.com Radio Player /or KTLK 1150 AM On-Line Link
Note : * (Kings Live Pregame w/ FS-West Crew and Radio Pre-Game w/ Nick & Daryl on 30 min before each game, and Kings Talk Radio on after every Home Game.)
FREE Online Video Streams : FirstRowSports.eu : myp2p.eu : SportLEMON.tv : ChanFeed.com : AtdheNet.TV : atdhe.tv : LiveStreamHunter.tv : hockeywebcasts.com : Yahoo Online Stream : HockeyStreams.com {Pay-Site} * (links to online feeds provided but not guaranteed to always be active or working.)

Big Game Story: Déjà Vu ... a rare scheduling quirk gives Los Angeles a chance at another home victory over Phoenix,
which has set an unpleasant team record by being shut out for three straight games - four in a row on the road.
Kings need to remind the Coyotes which team won the Stanley Cup Championship. GO KINGS GO !!!

Scoreboards: NHL : CBS : Yahoo : TSN.ca : ESPN​

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[shadow=Silver]Can the KINGS remain HOT and Beat COYOTES again @ Staples in 2nd of B2B ?[/shadow]
[fieldset=POSSIBLE ROSTER MATCH UPS]

[table="head"]

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[shadow=Silver]LOS ANGELES KINGS[/shadow]|[shadow=DarkRed]PHOENIX COYOTES[/shadow]
Forwards|Forwards
#23 Dustin Brown ‘C’ - #11 Anze Kopitar ‘A’ - #14 Justin Williams | #89 Mikkel Boedker - #11 Martin Hanzal ‘A’ - #28 Lauri Korpikoski
#10 Mike Richards ‘A’ - #77 Jeff Carter - #73 Tyler Toffoli | #26 Steve Sullivan - #50 Antonie Vermette - #19 Shane Doan ‘C’
#74 Dwight King - #28 Jarret Stoll - #22 Trevor Lewis | #24 Kyle Chipchura - #15 Boyd Gordon - #18 David Moss
#13 Kyle Clifford - #24 Colin Fraser - #25 Dustin Penner | #37 Raffi Torres - #8 Matthew Lombardi - #12 Paul Bissonnette
{scratched} #71 Jordan Nolan, #15 Brad Richardson | {scratched} #32 Nick Johnson, #36 Rob Klinkhammer, #17 Radim Vrbata
Defense | Defense
#6 Jake Muzzin - #8 Drew Doughty | #23 Oliver Ekman-Larsson - #16 Rostislav Klesla
#7 Rob Scuderi - #26 Slava Voynov | #3 Keith Yandle ‘A’ - #53 Derek Morris
#5 Keaton Ellerby - #27 Alec Martinez | #6 David Schlemko - #29 Michael Stone
{scratched} #44 Davis Drewiske, #33 Willie Mitchell, #2 Matt Greene ‘A’ | {scratched} #4 Zbynek Michalek
Goaltending | Goaltending
#32 Jonathan Quick | #41 Mike Smith {expected starter}
#45 Jonathan Bernier {expected starter} | #1 Jason LaBarbera [/table]​

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[shadow=Silver]GO !!! KINGS !!! GO !!! . . . GO !!! KINGS !!! GO !!! . . . GO !!! KINGS !!! GO !!! . . . [/shadow]
[fieldset=KINGS ROYAL REPORT: Injury Updates, Stats, News & Notes]

[shadow=Silver]LOS ANGELES KINGS :[/shadow] - #33 Willie Mitchell (D), Non-Roster: Day-to-Day w/ Lower-body injury (Knee), out indefinitely, underwent additional treatment w/ good feedback, still no time table for return.
- #2 Matt Greene (D), On IR w/ Mid-body injury (Back), underwent successful surgery, should return before end of season, Lombardi recently said he’s slightly ahead of schedule.
- #73 Tyler Toffoli (RW/C), Re-Called UP from the Kings AHL affiliate Manchester Monarchs.
Current man games lost due to injury: 34

[shadow=DarkRed]PHOENIX COYOTES : [/shadow] - #17 Radim Vrbata (RW), On IR, Day-to-Day w/ Lower-Body injury (Broken Foot), out indefinitely, will miss game against Los Angeles.
- #4 Zbynek Michalek (D), Day-to-Day w/ Lower Body Injury (bruised ankle), questionable for Tuesday’s game against Los Angeles.
Current man games lost due to injury: 77

NHL.com Standings :DIVISION : CONFERENCE : LEAGUE
NHL.com Team Stats: LOS ANGELES KINGS : PHOENIX COYOTES
ESPN Team Stats : LOS ANGELES KINGS : PHOENIX COYOTES
FOX Spots - GAME TRAX : http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/gameTrax?gameId=2013031124
FOX Spots - Head to Head Team Results : http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/headToHeadTeamResults?statsId1=8&&statsId2=24&&gameId=2013031124&
TSN.ca ( Game Day ) : http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/scores/gameday/?hubname=nhl-kings
The Hockey News, FORECASTER - Tale Of The Tape : http://forecaster.thehockeynews.com/hockeynews/hockey/tott.cgi?LA
LAKings.com e-Media Guide 2012-13 : http://kings.nhl.com/v2/ext/publications/2013_Kings_Media_Guide.pdf
L.A. Kings Home Page's : LA Times : Daily News : CBS Spotsline : TSN : Yahoo : ESPN Clubhouse : The Fourth Period : The Hockey News Magazine

LAKings.com News :
King’s alternate sweater, Crown Purple/Black, to be worn Final Time tonight, Tuesday as Kings host Coyotes consecutive nights @ STAPLES.
Work in Progress, a Jake Muzzin feature
Jeff Carter named NHL’s 3rd STAR of the Week !
Kings Announce Roster Moves, recall Tyler Toffoli (RW) from Manchester.
LA Kings ULTIMATE Man Cave Sweepstakes, presented by PizzaHut {ends March 30, 2013}.
Tight Quarters (Parity in the NHL).
Kings Announce Roster Moves (Alec Martinez (D) Activated; Andrew Campbell (D) Assigned to Manchester).
In My Own Words – ‘ DUSTIN BROWN ’, Part 1.
In My Own Words – ‘ DUSTIN BROWN ’, Part 2.
In My Own Words – ‘ DUSTIN BROWN ’, Part 3.
Kings Acquire Conditional 3rd/4th Rnd Pick In 2013 NHL Draft From Philadelphia for SIMON GAGNE.
Kings Announce McDonald’s Player Of The Month Campaign.
Kings Acquire Keaton Ellerby (D) from Florida for 5th Rnd ‘13 Draft Pick (NJ’s).
Kings Acquire 5th Rnd Pick In 2013 NHL Draft From New Jersey For Andrei Loktionov.
Kings Ice Crew News LA Kings Ice Crew Calendar 2012-13, On Sale.
LAKingsInsider.com Featured Report : Prospect Update, 2012 Draft
LA Kings: In The Media : (The Hub for ALL the Latest News & Media about Our LA KINGS)
NHL.com News : Pacific: What key questions face Pacific Division teams?.
NHL.com News : Super 16: Power Rankings, Week 9 - 3/18/13 – Kings #8 / 6th Last Week.
FOXSpots.com: Power Rankings : 3/11/2013 Week 8, Kings #6 (#12 last week).
TSN.ca Power Rankings Week 9 - March 19, Kings #9 (#10 last week).
TSN.ca TRADECENTRE: Wednesday's Rumours from Around the NHL {April 3 Trade Deadline}.
ESPN.com News: Power Rankings Week 9 - March 18, Kings #7 (#6 last week).
ESPN.com News: Cross Check Blog: NHL Trade Deadline {April 3rd} Rumblings..
ESPN.com News: Video – Are Kings in Position to REPEAT ?.
LATimes.com News : Schedule is now in Kings' favor.
HockeysFuture.com News : Tyler Toffoli maintains crown atop Los Angeles Kings Top 20.

LAKings.com RECAP of Last Game, vs. PHOENIX COYOTES : http://kings.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020428
LAKings.com Post-Game BoxScore : COYOTES = 0 : KINGS = 5 http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20122013/GS020428.htm
[email protected] Post-Game Summary/Notes : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/18/march-18-postgame-notes/
Kings Talk Radio Replay (Not Updating ? ) : http://kings.nhl.com/club/podcastplayer.htm?pid=59
LAKings.com Pre-Game Notes vs. PHOENIX COYOTES, File : http://kings.nhl.com/v2/ext/news/gamenotes/3-19-13vsPHX.pdf *(PDF file, printable & packed full of Info!)
LAKings.com Game Preview Link : http://kings.nhl.com/club/preview.htm?id=2012020437
The ROYAL HALF GameDay Preview #29 - 3/19/13 vs. PHOENIX : http://kings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=660988
LAKingsInsider.com Game-Day Preview #29 : 3/19/13 vs. PHOENIX : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/19/game-29-preview-phoenix-at-los-angeles/
Practice Quotes: March 19 – Darryl Sutter : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/19/march-19-morning-skate-quotes-darryl-sutter/
Practice Quotes: March 19 – Trevor Lewis : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/19/march-19-morning-skate-quotes-trevor-lewis/
Morning Skate Update: March 19, Bernier Likely Starter : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/19/bernier-the-likely-starter/
Waking up with the Kings: March 19 : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/19/waking-up-with-the-kings-march-19/
Post Game Notes: March 18 vs.Coyotes : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/18/march-18-postgame-notes/
Post Game Quotes: March 18 – Darryl Sutter : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/18/march-18-postgame-quotes-darryl-sutter/
Post Game Quotes: March 18 – Jonathan Quick : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/18/march-18-postgame-quotes-jonathan-quick/
Post Game Quotes: March 18 – Tyler Toffoli : http://lakingsinsider.com/2013/03/18/march-18-postgame-quotes-tyler-toffoli/
L.A. Kings (Official Twitter) : https://twitter.com/LAKings
L.A. Kings (Official FaceBook) : http://www.facebook.com/LAKings
TSN.ca ( ICECHIPS ) : http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/icechips/

PHOENIX COYOTES: Official NHL Website : HF Coyotes Board GDT
Coyotes.com (Official Twitter) : http://twitter.com/phoenixcoyotes
Coyotes.com (Official Game Day Twitter) : http://twitter.com/coyotesgameday
Coyotes.com (FaceBook) : http://www.facebook.com/thephoenixcoyotes
Arizona Republic Newspaper, Coyotes Page : AZCentral.com - Jim Gintonio Coyotes Blog : Coyotes .com - The Desert Dog Blog w/ Jim Vest [/fieldset]
[shadow=Silver]KINGS look to hand COYOTES another loss, and make Doan & Smith cry like little B!#@h3$.[/shadow]
[fieldset=COACH & PLAYER QUOTES]

"It was just a shot from the point and hit their D-man, and then Carts made a good play. He put it between his legs, and it just came right to me and I just shot it.” (On the immediate feelings after scoring his first goal) … “I was happy, relieved. I…got the first one out of the way, so hopefully there’s more to come.” (On how his game changed after his goal) … “I definitely felt more relaxed and a lot more comfortable, I think, just from playing more. I just keep myself going, and it felt pretty good out there.” (On playing amidst the challenging schedule) … “I’ve just got to come back and do the same thing over again. Just keep it simple and play the same way.” (On the standing ovation he received after scoring his first goal) … “It was incredible. I didn’t expect that. I just had goosebumps, and it was a great feeling.” (On whether he knew what he wanted to do when he found himself with a scoring chance) … “I mean, the last game I had a couple good chances, so this one, I really wanted to put it in. I mean, I got a good bounce of their D-man and Carts made a nice play to me, and I just shot it.” (On where the game puck will go) … “Probably to my parents. I mean, my first American league goal went to them, and [first] OHL goal too. I think they’re definitely going to get it.” (On the feeling of scoring in the NHL) … “Any kid dreams to play in the NHL and to score, and to be playing with the linemates I’m playing with now, it’s an honor, and I just want to keep playing my game.” (On what allowed the team to have all the third period zone time after two close periods) … “We just kept putting pressure on their D-men, kept putting pucks deep and the game just kept going our way, and we kept getting bounces. We just kept putting a lot of pressure and kept scoring.” (On whether it feels like he’s “arrived”) … “You’ve just got to take it day by day and keep on playing the best you can. I’m just doing that right now, and I just want to stay in the lineup and keep playing well.“ (On whether his celebration was his usual goal celebration) … “It just kind of comes out of whatever’s at the top of my head. I was pretty excited. I mean, I didn’t even know what I was doing when I was scored."

"I thought I played well, I was seeing pucks well and the guys did a good job of clearing out lanes and letting me see it. I let a couple of rebounds get away from me, but we did a good job of making sure there weren't second opportunities. It's just good to win. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how you do it. You still get two points."

"I put him on the ice on the power play. He should come and thank me."

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[Puck U]

RESULTS FROM LAST MEETING / LAST GAME ...

QUICK w/ SHUT OUT !!! & TOFFOLI w/ 1st NHL GOAL !!!

KINGS = 4 : 0 = COYOTES

Kings bite the Coyotes, win it 4-0 !!! = http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020428

L.A.KingsInsider.com March/18 Postgame Notes

WASH, RINSE and REPEAT ... TONIGHT !!!​

 

[CNS]

Didn't we just play these ****s?

8-2. Carter with 2. Toffoli goes -2 this game.

Edit:

This will be Slava's 82nd game. In his "rookie season", he has 12+27=39 if he doesn't score tomorrow. FWIW, Drew had 27 points in his first season, in which he missed one game. So at the same point in their careers, Slava has outscored drew by 12 points and has 6 more goals than him. That's also more than Jack had in his fourth season and only 3 points behind Jack's single season high. But in that season, Jack was a -21. Slava is +22. So basically, Slava is Russian God.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Didn't we just play these ****s?

8-2. Carter with 2. Toffoli goes -2 this game.

Edit:

This will be Slava's 82nd game. In his "rookie season", he has 12+27=39 if he doesn't score tomorrow. FWIW, Drew had 27 points in his first season, in which he missed one game. So at the same point in their careers, Slava has outscored drew by 12 points and has 6 more goals than him. That's also more than Jack had in his fourth season and only 3 points behind Jack's single season high. But in that season, Jack was a -21. Slava is +22. So basically, Slava is Russian God.

We'll see how long him and Muzzin can fly under the radar, though I'd also argue Doughty drawing attention gives these guys the room to let their talent fly.

Gotta protect the slot hard tonight. Tippett and all the Coyotes players say nothing but "crash the net, get puck luck" in their interviews.

 

[YP44]

Does Nolan go in?

 

[King RAZZ]

You can add one to the IR...

Mike Smith (shattered ego)

 

[Hatter]

Toffoli scores tonight

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Start Behrn-yay, but leave the skaters as they are. Things looked good last night. If the Stoll line can step up again, then ride them for as much as they can play. Our top 6 played a bunch last night.

 

[YP44]

You can add one to the IR...

Mike Smith (shattered ego)

Here's hoping he gets pulled again. Would love to see that.
Honestly though I feel like the cryotes are due to score a couple, and we are do to go to OT sooner rather than later.

I say we take it 3-2 in a SO.

 

[DaAnimal]

Guys, I just wanted to point this out:

We are 9th on GPG 3.0!!!

 

[Ron*]

Bernier is first off the ice at the morning skate.

 

[Ron*]

Oops. Spoke too soon.

Frozen Royalty ‏@frozenroyalty
LOL MT @KingsNewsDaily: Bernier & Quick try to leave ice at same time, get stuck in the gate. No one will be in goal tonight for #LAKings

Now, that's what I call competitive.

 

[Axl Rhoadz]

Bernier is first off the ice at the morning skate.

Sutter finally learns....3rd time's a charm.

 

[losingsand]

wouldnt mind giving scud a break, and have drewiske in for tonight. This schedule is looking like its effecting him more than the other younger players.

 

[YP44]

wouldnt mind giving scud a break, and have drewiske in for tonight. This schedule is looking like its effecting him more than the other younger players.

I agree that someone should be given a break. Not sure if i would switch scuds or ellerby.
I like the idea of rotating in your scratches into depth spots on back to backs.

 

[The Big Giant Head]

That was great last night, after they kicked our ass's in Phoenix last week we needed that win, now lets show them that game was a fluke by whopping 2 nights in a row with 2 different goalies and 20yr old rookie in his 3rd game

 

[tsanuri]

Guys, I just wanted to point this out:

We are 9th on GPG 3.0!!!

We are 6th in G/G, we are 9th in GA/G at 2.5.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

That was great last night, after they kicked our ass's in Phoenix last week we needed that win, now lets show them that game was a fluke by whopping 2 nights in a row with 2 different goalies and 20yr old rookie in his 3rd game

 

[KINGS17]

I agree that someone should be given a break. Not sure if i would switch scuds or ellerby.
I like the idea of rotating in your scratches into depth spots on back to backs.

What good does it do to scratch Ellerby though, Scuderi is the one that needs a break.

I think it would be a good time to sit Scuderi. What's the point of having a somewhat veteran #7 defenseman around if he can't be trusted to jump into a situation like this and spell a guy that needs a rest.

 

[KINGS17]

If the Kings can jump on Phoenix with the first goal in the first 10 minutes of the game, it's going to be a real test for the Coyotes' character.

 

[Fishhead]

What good does it do to scratch Ellerby though, Scuderi is the one that needs a break.

I think it would be a good time to sit Scuderi. What's the point of having a somewhat veteran #7 defenseman around if he can't be trusted to jump into a situation like this and spell a guy that needs a rest.

You can always tell when Scuds gets a bit worn out because he gets hit a lot more than usual. Yea, he's a boarding magnet but he got nailed a few times last night because he was missing a step.

I'm also expecting a chippier game tonight. Drewiske has been solid and good on the PK, so its a perfect time to get him a game.

 

[Todd10]

This game is going to be abit chippy I feel. Would love to see Nolan in there to help back up our smaller players. The Yotes are hungry and are going to play wild hard nose hockey. Keep yer head on a swivel boys!!!

 

[Ollie Weeks]

What good does it do to scratch Ellerby though, Scuderi is the one that needs a break.

I think it would be a good time to sit Scuderi. What's the point of having a somewhat veteran #7 defenseman around if he can't be trusted to jump into a situation like this and spell a guy that needs a rest.

I wish we could sit him against Chicago, Columbus, or Colorado. The 4 point swing would be less of an issue if the D craps the bed.

 

[jfont]

Didn't we just play these ****s?

8-2. Carter with 2. Toffoli goes -2 this game.

Edit:

This will be Slava's 82nd game. In his "rookie season", he has 12+27=39 if he doesn't score tomorrow. FWIW, Drew had 27 points in his first season, in which he missed one game. So at the same point in their careers, Slava has outscored drew by 12 points and has 6 more goals than him. That's also more than Jack had in his fourth season and only 3 points behind Jack's single season high. But in that season, Jack was a -21. Slava is +22. So basically, Slava is Russian God.

Well.... Kings were crappy in 08-09 season. VV is on a team that won the stanley cup and again, one of the favorites to win again.

 

[SLang]

Again pls thanks