SCF Game #1, KINGS(3 vs. RANGERS(2 - 6/4/14, OT 3-2 Victory !!!!

[KBA4life]

A positive on coaching. Clifford, Richards and Lewis all had strong games but were still low on the TOI totals. One of the issues in the past has been Sutter overusing these guys, especially when they were playing well. Kopitar, Carter and Gaborik all played 19+ minutes, nice to see the best players given a chance to shine.

Bingo. I'm being a nitpicky *******, but I wouldn't mind Toffoli and Pearson getting more PP time.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

Kopitar has been nowhere to be seen. I mean, he's still playing the game very well and efficient defensively but he's not putting anything up offensively. I wonder what's going on with him

He is leading the playoffs in scoring. They are doubling up on him

 

[kovacro]

Kopitar has been nowhere to be seen. I mean, he's still playing the game very well and efficient defensively but he's not putting anything up offensively. I wonder what's going on with him

I watched him on a few rushes and back checks and it look like his stride was choppy, leg issue maybe?

 

[Little Psycho]

btw Justin Williams is god.

 

[TonySCV]

13 down, 3 to go.

Sutter is a master of in-game adjustments. 2 crap periods and still pulled out a W.

Voynov needs a nap.

 

[Butch 19]

How did Greene get his nasty cut?

 

[Little Psycho]

13 down, 3 to go.

Sutter is a master of in-game adjustments. 2 crap periods and still pulled out a W.

Voynov needs a nap.

He needs to hibernate. RR has looked a bit more better than him in the playoffs. ouch.

 

[Rorschach]

We had to play 60 minutes a game to beat NJ in 2012. In 2014, 35 min will do.

 

[MsMeow]

I thought Richards was pretty damn good tonight, anyone else?

How dare you praise him on this board? I'm sure some will try to convince the rest of us that it was BRAD Richards who made that nice pass to Williams for the gwg!

 

[JCabranes]

I was really hoping we'd see a shot of the crowd at the park after Willy's goal... No shot... The cameras were probably destroyed in the rioting

 

[Reaper45]

Just keep it going. Kids didn't look so good tonight. Man, Brown was gunning for Boyle. Voynov is hurt I think. He's friggin slow this year and his shot just isn't the same. Greene's come up big after a rough season. Overall, we've got to be better on the puck and be ready for that speed.

Just keep winning!

 

[Filip Chytil]

Rangers fan here. Just wanted to congratulate you guys on the win. Pretty exciting game, but I had a feeling Williams was going to score. The man is just so clutch. You guys totally outplayed us tonight.

 

[etherialone]

I am surprised to see how dirty these Rags are. The boarding on Brown, the butt end on DD and a couple of high sticks. There's playing hard and playing dirty and the Rags surprised me with all of the wussy stick nonsense.

 

[Butch 19]

A reporter just said Jason Williams and Sutter corrected him

just be thankful they got the Williams right...

 

[Live in the Now]

Richards had a good game.

The narrative after this game appears to be that the Rangers lost this game by themselves.

That will be the narrative some people want to run with after the series is over.

 

[kovacro]

How did Greene get his nasty cut?

Think it was a high stick.

 

[Reaper45]

13 down, 3 to go.

Sutter is a master of in-game adjustments. 2 crap periods and still pulled out a W.

Voynov needs a nap.

I really think he's hurt and it's something that's affecting his shot and his speed. He gave up on that one breakaway and was saved by Clifford.

 

[etherialone]

just be thankful they got the Williams right...

AND the right Sutter.

 

[TonySCV]

Kopitar had some great chances mid-game on. Not sure what people are *****ing about. He's the best defensive forward the Kings have regardless. Pick on Voynov. He was dreadful tonight. Maybe he's hurt. I just think he's gassed.

Quick outplayed Lundqvist tonight. #micdrop

 

[GKJ]

13 down, 3 to go.

Sutter is a master of in-game adjustments. 2 crap periods and still pulled out a W.

Voynov needs a nap.

Voynov needs to sprout wings and fly any time he doesn't know what the puck is going to do.


The coaching matchup will be great to watch, because Vigneault completely clowned Craig Berube in round 1. I consider Vigneault to be among the best in the league and the best at player usage. Obviously need to be sharper in Game 2.

 

[Little Psycho]

 

[cyclones22]

Doughty with 2 career Stanley Cup highlight reel plays in his young career. He did have that lowlight tonight, but he came up big after.

 

[DAkings20]

YES

 

[Peter James Bond]

That might have been Mitchell's best game of the playoffs. Pretty solid and good positionally and wasn't gettng beat. Even had a few wicked shots that gave Henrik
a bit of trouble.

 

[Captain Mittens*]

How did Greene get his nasty cut?

He let the dogs out