Game Thread: G54 27-16-10 Kings vs BJs 2/20/24

[PuckinUgly57]

Ahh...the team that essentially started the skid back in Dec. Down 3 goals, win 4-3 in OT, they weren't even down the hallways yet and were jerking each other off thinking how awesome they are. And here we are.

The recent wins have helped, Kings are getting some distance between WC2 and that pack that's bunched up but still trail the Oilers by 3 points for PD3. Oilers won against the Dogs last night so AZ didn't do LA any favors. Bottom line is the Kings are in crunch time and thw opponent in front of them doesn't matter - just win the games.

That said, this smells like one of those trap games. The BJs are awful - dead last in the EC and 4th worst in the league - but these are the types of games the Kings tend to play down to. Add in that brutal home record (9-9-6. How TF do you lose 15 of 24 home games?) and game is set to mess their little run up.

I sure hope not but we know this team all too well, next 2 games are against Nashville and Anaheim. All 3 are winnable IMO, I just hope they don't go licking their dicks this time like they did after that December BJ game leading to this. Hopefully lesson learned.

Expecting Rittich in net again. Dunno and Moore with 1 each, guys who have been cold have been scoring so let's keep that trend moving. Turcotte with his second NHL goal.

Let's Go Kings!

 

[Kings4OT]

Definitely a trap game, but Kings will win easily. PLG line gets it done and Clarke gets another

 

[Kings4OT]

Lol Moore on L1, so i gotta ask once again why dont they put that 8.5m guy on L2? I know everybody's sick of me talking about it. But what the fuck is going on? Is it because he's french? He's been bagged on since day one...consistently criticized , but never actually played the position he was traded and signed to do

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Stunned to see Moore on LW1 and completely agree, WTF?

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Arvdisson already hurt, wonder if he tweaked his back again. On the bench but first shift, yikes.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Went into the locker room - not a good sign.

 

[Kings4OT]

Looking at his stats he out Legends the Legend

 

[Kings4OT]

Rag dolled

Rtardy did a good job of keeping Gavrikov from getting position

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Kid needs to eat like 6 PBJ sandwiches before bed a night.

Saw him in the locker room in one of those dance videos they've been posting, he ain't no 190. More like 170.

 

[Kings4OT]

Kid needs to eat like 6 PBJ sandwiches before bed a night.

Saw him in the locker room in one of those dance videos they've been posting, he ain't no 190. More like 170.

170 with his gear on

 

[PuckinUgly57]

If Blake didn't get check happy, Jenner would have been a treat TDL acquisition. Solid player, goes to the net, team captain and leader.

If Arvidsson is seriously injured again and put on IR, I can see Blake making a move for him AND throwing in the 2024 1st. Scary.

OT: remember in the early 2000s when the BJs were a guaranteed win? I miss those days.

 

[Kings4OT]

If Blake didn't get check happy, Jenner would have been a treat TDL acquisition. Solid player, goes to the net, team captain and leader.

I agree, i would like him in LA

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Rtardy did a good job of keeping Gavrikov from getting position

Saw that too, Gaudreau just went right down the slot. The guy is literally useless. Trade him for Nick Robertson or a 3rd round pick.

He just looks like an imbecile, that alone should get him traded.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Moore already off L1, replaced with Laferriere, assuming Moore went back with Dunno and Fiala. Arvidsson injury changed things real quick.

Just watched Arty Retardy his whole shift, zero engagement. No fight, no nothing, just looking for someone to set him up. He got that in the slot and his shot got blocked.

The guy is just not good.

 

[Kings4OT]

Wow what a goal by Buster

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Unreal. He definitely has some skill, happy to be eating some crow this season.

Arguably the Kings' GOTY.

 

[Kings4OT]

No bueno, Arvidsson out

 

[Kings4OT]

PLG PP

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Went to the gas station during intermission, rewinded it just now - looked like a set play but great play by Clarke.

And live I just saw the BJ response. Dreaded second period.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

No bueno, Arvidsson out

I'm sure they didn't say why but I'm 100% assuming he messed up his back again.

He will probably go on LTIR again which frees up some money, Blake can't help himself and will overpay for a rental - here it comes.

Wonderful.