Game Thread: G4 WCQF 2-1 Kings @ Oilers 4/27/25

[Kings4OT]

I'll say, strategically, EDM did have their D make quick decisions. They weren't letting LA get any forecheck going. But beyond that, their ability to hang in there at the attacking blue line is blowing my mind. From early on, they have decided that they are going to step up there at all times. No bailing whatsoever.

Kings were running 3 healthy lines in the first 2 games, but they seem to be limiting their lines so much now. And the top 4 defensemen played that whole game. Moverare barely played, and Clarke was very limited. I was thinking maybe McDavid and Draisaitl would get tired, but not with how these lines are running. And seeing Lewis in there is so rough. Just the old man, who is 7 years past his prime.

How LA recovers from this, is they probably won't. Feels like Vancouver/Boston finals 2011. Vancouver took first two, but when they went back to Boston, it was such a different animal. Vancouver still managed to win Game 5 too. Smoked again in Game 6, and skunked at home in Game 7 to lose the cup. Just has the vibes all over this series.

You always want to win, but you live by at least leaving it out there. This was such a "meh" performance back to back (3 out of 4 games really) and is so deflating. The only thing that was dreading more than this was if Kane or Perry ended it (And Maybe Nurse to a lesser degree).

Is Tanner Jeanot dead by the way? Never an update or anything.

Kings played further and further back, holding the blueline only looks amazing because playing back allows a forcheck so LA D cant make s play...its a scrum...fight fight fight on D and then gassed and cant go forward...toss it up and prey....then repeat...im to mad and tired to get into why it looked good but is only due to how LA was playing back

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Also missing Kuzmenko magic. Saw some videos on him and the guy was saying he's a world-beater or healthy scratch. Hoping that top line, that was leading the playoffs in scoring, figures it out fast. Moore was getting bitched around in the 3rd and OT, but that's what happens when you're undersized. He was okay in this game and obviously had the big 1st goal. That line was effective at times. Fogoele obviously the 2nd goal.

Tough sledding after those guys. Fiala with a pretty solid game. Reminds me of Arvidsson missing chances in previous years too. If he had buried that one in the 3rd, we are having a whole different convo. Rings it off the post and here we are.

 

[Kings4OT]

Seriously, Kings should be onto round 2 and instead are gonna lose to Edm again

 

[Kings4OT]

Also missing Kuzmenko magic. Saw some videos on him and the guy was saying he's a world-beater or healthy scratch. Hoping that top line, that was leading the playoffs in scoring, figures it out fast. Moore was getting bitched around in the 3rd and OT, but that's what happens when you're undersized. He was okay in this game and obviously had the big 1st goal. That line was effective at times. Fogoele obviously the 2nd goal.

Tough sledding after those guys. Fiala with a pretty solid game. Reminds me of Arvidsson missing chances in previous years too. If he had buried that one in the 3rd, we are having a whole different convo. Rings it off the post and here we are.

Ya, Kuz non existent when la playing back and isnt sure what hes doing the few times they got into the o zone....hes like what should I do...should i be running back to centerice instead of shoot??

 

[Kings4OT]

Hoping they show jill before i fall asleep, wanna hear how good they were doing playing back again

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

I still think Kings need another goal or two. To come out and defend only would be madness. Need some sort of forecheck and need to bury chances on the counter, because you know EDM activating all 5 guys on the rush

I hate how we are sitting here in this madness. I hate so much about this right now.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Spittin' Chiclets on Instagram: "Only one man can save the Oilers…SHAQ HYMAN : @nhlontnt"

9,251 likes, 50 comments - spittinchiclets on April 27, 2025: "Only one man can save the Oilers…SHAQ HYMAN : @nhlontnt".

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I also blame this segment on "Shaq Hyman" in the 2nd Intermission

 

[Kings4OT]

Spittin' Chiclets on Instagram: "Only one man can save the Oilers…SHAQ HYMAN : @nhlontnt"

9,251 likes, 50 comments - spittinchiclets on April 27, 2025: "Only one man can save the Oilers…SHAQ HYMAN : @nhlontnt".

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I also blame this segment on "Shaq Hyman" in the 2nd Intermission

That was sooo bad.

 

[Kings4OT]

Listened to Foegle and he says just didnt get the bounce, Dunno at least said maybe played back to much, Jill basically says just a couple missed opprotunities.


While yes, you have to capitalize on them, your not going too. No team that has won has ever done so without mistakes or missed opportunities. Winners play to win, it was sickening to listen to those interviews. I firmly believe if LA plays their game, rolls their lines this series would be over. The fact they are stubborn and think what they did was ok, tells you all you need to know. Sure you might get lucky and win playing back but those are very few if any in any sport....it always end poorly against a team pushing to win. These Kings should be embarrassed but they arent. Instead they just make a few excuses as to why they have been MASSIVELY outshot and OUTSCORED from 45 minutes in to the end. Everyone else can see it. Play to win and this is not even a conversation, but they are trying to play not to lose and they just dont see it. Should have played everyone a bit more, kept legs a bit more fresh, pushed to win for 60 minutes. Not playing everyone is a big problem to. Afraid they will make a mistake? Well the vets made mistakes all over, some for no reason, others because they where exhausted. You can shorten your bench some sure....but not for 2 fucking periods. Play those guys while you have time for a mistake. If your playing your game everyone is on board and knows what to do. This is so bad and pathetic..
Im pissed and really sports mever really bothered me, for some reason throwing away games to stupidity is getting to me. If this is their mentality i probably dont bother watching anymore past this season afyer the Oil bend them over and they sit back and take it with a smile. If this is what they want to do, not worth my time or $$.