Game Thread: G60 30-19-10 Kings vs NJ Devils 3/3/24

[PuckinUgly57]

Back at home, that was a disappointing road trip going 1-2 but a strong 60 minute win against the Canucks. Hopefully that carries over to the home game today, it's perplexing how bad they've been at home this season (11-10-6). Game time is 1230PST. Says radio only but last night I noticed on Hulu/ESPN+ it was going to be televised.

Nashville continues to roll and moved into WC1 last night with a win over Colorado 5-1 for their 8th straight win. Kings are in WC2 with 70 points but have 3 games in hand on Nashville and Calgary is 5 points behind LA but have won 5 straight. Kadri straight up sparked that win last night so now would be a good time to get a winning streak going.

Kings won 2-1 against NJ back on 2/15, Kopitar had a SH goal. The Devils are not good at home either so this will be a battle of who's better, Devils on the road or Kings at home. We will see Hughes again, get under his skin again like the Kings did in that game.

Got a lot to do before game time, I think we will see Rittich in net since Talbot has played a few games straight but who knows. The Kings don't generally play well in day games but I'm cautiously optimistic they'll pull this off 4-2.

Buster with a goal, Laferriere and Lizotte and Doughty with an EN.

Let's Go Kings!

 

[Kings4OT]

Kmac in....good game to get him in lineup....wtf .15 0-1

 

[PuckinUgly57]

I just went inside to grab my lunch and walked out to see Meir score. WTF? Hopefully Talbot isn't rattled.

Game is on TNT BTW, not sure why Nickson said radio only during the Canucks game.

 

[Kings4OT]

Ya im on tnt

 

[Kings4OT]

Dunno cherry picking

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Bigger concern is why were there only 4 Kings on the ice?

 

[Kings4OT]

Bigger concern is why were there only 4 Kings on the ice?

So Dunno can have a break away chance?

 

[PuckinUgly57]

It's pretty comical seeing The Lizard absolutely disappear under the boards when he's engaged in a battle or getting smashed and thrown down.

Love his effort, team loves him but I'm cringing thinking he will be the 4C again barring anything this week heading into the POs.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

So Dunno can have a break away chance?

Pretty much the only way he can score this season.

 

[Kings4OT]

PLD hit, gets puck...gets puck to lafer...2-1.

Hope we get more of that

 

[Kings4OT]

Not a bad period really, missing the guys they are is a lot to overcome day to day.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

The Devils are basically a .500 team too (30-26-4) so this isn't some prime match up but right now the Kings need wins. Take them as they come.

Pretty bad time to have these injuries hit at once but it gives other players a chance to step up and also forces Jill to play the youngsters more. Turcotte for example was seeing like 5 min ATOI, this forced him to move him up to the top line and also push Buster to 20+ minutes. Just need to weather it and hope the depth players come through while those guys heal up.

Personally I think we have seen the last of Arvidsson, shame really.

 

[Kings4OT]

I agree arvidssons done in LA, Kings need a skill winger ia playmaker type if they could get one cheap, maybe Blake could get the horrid Laine and sign him 8 x 12

 

[Kings4OT]

Can see why NJD .500....3-1 Dunno

 

[Kings4OT]

Fiala another PP goal 4-1

 

[davnlaguna]

You get a goal
You get a goal
Het you already got one greedy
And you get a goal

 

[Kings4OT]

Lol Daws pulled, not his fault

 

[Kings4OT]

Wow Kopistar and Doughboy 3rd all time in combining on a goal with 300

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Lol Daws pulled, not his fault

NJ is terrible. I'm surprised they're not sub .500 actually.

Was grooming my terrier who has Napoleon Syndrome on a table in the garage and watching, bam bam 2 goals.

Looking good.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Dunno dunno how to stay on his feet after scoring.

Hard to believe those were his first goals at home all season.