Game Thread: G58 29-18-10 Kings @ Flames 2/27/24

[PuckinUgly57]

Back at it, back to back in Alberta again. Flames have won 4 straight and chasing a WC spot (7 points back of LA in WC2) so they're going to be focused as well like Edmonton was last night.

Not looking good with Kempe out, Anderson and Arvidsson obviously still on LTIR. This is a huge trip and as stated I feel will define their season. If things go south here we could be looking at being sellers instead of buyers.

Coleman leads the Flames with 23 goals, he plays a heavy game and matches up against every other team's top line so he will be against Kopitar a lot tonight. This is where the supposed 3 deep lines was supposed to play a factor by creating mismatches. As always we have Kadri, he hasn't lost his cool in some time, would be fun to see LA get under his skin.

Both Rittich and Talbot played for the Flames recently, with Talbot taking Rittich's job in Calgary and Rittich taking Talbot's job in LA. I expect Talbot to go tonight.

The good news is they're right back at it to get last night's demoralizing loss out of their system, the bad news is they will need to play a perfect road game with 3 regulars out and not their full line up in a B2B.

Game time is 6pm, I'd be happy with a point out of this one but I'm sensing a 3-1 loss. They're just undermanned too much. Turcotte gets the Kings goal.

Let's Go Kings!

 

[davnlaguna]

Kempe sent home for injury
PLD on top line

 

[Kings4OT]

Funny i was thinking turcotte/kaliyev get a couple

Sucks as Buster will be back L1 most likely and Kings will only have 2ish lines. Still im giving them more credit then they deserve and believe they gut out a win here

 

[Kings4OT]

Kempe sent home for injury
PLD on top line

Really? Lol. Jesus....cant they just plug him in 2c fucking ever?

 

[PuckinUgly57]

It's like they'll try him everywhere EXCEPT there which is where he was projected to be in a few years after Kopitar retires.

 

[Kings4OT]

I wouldnt mind Hanifin just costs too much, good puck mover, shooter, blocks shots gives a hit here and there

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Very tight-checking game. Kings only have 5 shots halfway through the game, and don't look particularly dangerous. And I think Doughty brought the wrong sticks to the arena. Seems to be having some trouble.

 

[Kings4OT]

Dunno....dunno how it went in

 

[Kings4OT]

Christ

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Color me shocked.

 

[Kings4OT]

Puck sitting in front of open net JAD cant get it in....back to the other end for G

 

[Kings4OT]

King PP needs to answer the call here

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Amazing. Look up 1-0 Kings (I'm like "Nice. Okay here we go"). And it's 1-1. Got check something down 2-1. Didn't even see what happened.

 

[Kings4OT]

Cant wait to see how many 1sts Blake trades away this week....i hear thugster Kane will be available....cant wait

 

[PuckinUgly57]

PP looked awful, missing Kempe is clearly visible but these guys look very tired. No energy, no pep, no nothing.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Cant wait to see how many 1sts Blake trades away this week

I fully believe his job is on the line this summer depending on how the rest of the season goes.

This guy is such a selfish prick he would trade the next three years' 1sts just to get wiped out in the first round but he keeps his job.

 

[Kings4OT]

Fiala

 

[Kings4OT]

Drink a red bull guys

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

That was a great play by Fiala. Made the initial entry pass and followed it up by going straight to the net. High skill shot too.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Fiala been heating up with others not producing, hope the Kings don't repeat last night. Situation was identical, tied going into the 3rd.

Tight checking game, going to have to work to win this one.