Game Thread: G52 25-16-10 Kings @ Bruins 2/17/24

[PuckinUgly57]

930am start time, should be interesting to see how the team responds not only to the win in NJ but also an early game. They don't tend to do well in 1pm PST Saturday games, this is like waking up, taking a shower and hitting the rink.

Doesn't matter if the Kings see Swayman or Ullmark, both are legitimate #1 goalies so this will be a tough out. They're tied for 1st in the Atlantic with Florida at 74 points and 1st overall in the EC. Florida plays at 2pm today so depending on what happens here they very well could remain 1st in both categories by the end of the day.

Busy day with Pucky Junior I and opening day for baseball, going to catch whatever I can of the games.

Let's Go Kings!

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Game is on ABC and ESPN+, FYI.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Oh geez I just remembered Mr 10 Goal Defenseman Forbort plays for Boston, over under on him getting one today?

Looks like Talbot starting.

 

[Kings4OT]

Watching on abc, need to play well or will get buried fast

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Double oh geez, Leah Hextall is in this game...

 

[Kings4OT]

Double oh geez, Leah Hextall is in this game...

Soooo hawt, wish she burst into flames

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Guess it's Rittich, I thought I saw Talbot go out first.

He's definitely played well, I just hope Jill doesn't run him down going down the stretch. But it shows the lack of confidence in Talbot now, which is strange considering he was an AS but that's on McLellan for destroying him the first 35 games.

 

[Kings4OT]

I like Buster with PLD

 

[Kings4OT]

Guess it's Rittich, I thought I saw Talbot go out first.

He's definitely played well, I just hope Jill doesn't run him down going down the stretch. But it shows the lack of confidence in Talbot now, which is strange considering he was an AS but that's on McLellan for destroying him the first 35 games.

We knew he cant handle that much play at once

 

[Kings4OT]

I like Buster with PLD

I liked what i saw last game and so far its continued into this game lafreniere/PLD/Buster a look at the future?

 

[PuckinUgly57]

We knew he cant handle that much play at once

True but some of that falls on Copley and his subpar play too, had to play Talbot. Personally I think Rittich outplayed Copley in camp and should have made the roster.

 

[Kings4OT]

Of course that means PLD watches it go in and the line sucks.....

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Goalie interference for sure IMO. Bigger issue is they better not fall apart when this is overturned.

 

[Kings4OT]

Roy boy

 

[Kings4OT]

Good to see Kings with life

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Good to see Kings with life

Good tilt, Frederic can throw too. Solid by Englund and good timing after the two quick goals, one disallowed or not. Boston momentum killer.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Kempe sure seems to be struggling with his shots, he's just putting everything on net and hoping something goes in.

 

[Kings4OT]

Great time to interview while playing...shut that bitch up

 

[Kings4OT]

Kings holding their own and getting some good chances, that said it also feels like the wheels can fly off any moment

 

[PuckinUgly57]

She's awful, thank God she isn't calling games anymore.

There was an article in TA about 2 years ago and how hard of a season it was for her to hear all the criticism and of course she (and commentors) pulled the women in sports card. The criticism was warranted, she is awful, doesn't understand the game and her voice is like nails on chalkboard.

Had nothing to do with you being a woman Leah, you were honestly just terrible. In fact we could say you got your shot because of a man who you're related to and has a big name instead.