This is starting to look just like last year as of San Jose and now Vanloser-- kings storm the other team, don't capitalize on great opportunities and the other team gets momentum to catch and pass Kings as they can't generate any more opportunities.
Been there, done that. Not fun to watch.
Looks like the honeymoon phase is over. Losing leads in games, Quick facing more rubber than he has in years but showing he truly is one of the top 3 goalies in the league. He has kept them in a lot of games but this all started in that OT loss to Nashville.
Kings need to get a handle on this and fast, here comes the historically dreaded month of December when the wheels tend to fall off. Need Carter back ASAP, Gaborik has begun contact skating but is a ways away. I'm more worried about the defensive side of things more than anything. They have loosened up in the defensive zone and coverage and it is starting to bite them.
And for God's sake, trade that infected scrotum known as Muzzin. Freaking awful.
Teams are adjusting to the Kings, or so it sounds. This team does not have the depth of yesteryear and relying savvy veterans is not enough. This team may show signs of life in fits and spurts, but the salary cap NHL makes life after success brutal.