Game Thread: G67 27-24-15 Kings @ Rangers 3/16/26

[PuckinUgly57]

Game day, 4pm start on FDS. May be able to watch bits and pieces traveling to get kids but not the whole thing. But that's what replay is for.

Few guys are banged up including Kempe who didn't practice this morning but Smith said he is expecting him to play tonight. May be the same line up as against Bahstan on Saturday but Glass Boy and Moverare can be inserted if necessary. Kuemper first off the ice today indicating he will be the starter.

The Rags have won 4 straight, too little too late. They will not make the POs. I was hoping to see a Quick Kopitar showdown especially being his last game at MSG (maybe Quick too against LA, I'm expecting him to retire after this season too at age 40) but it looks like Shesterkin to start.

Panarin returns to NY after 6+ seasons there, I expect him to get a nice ovation. Kind of crazy how the schedule worked out so shortly after the trade. That dude has been lights out for LA and IMO kind of energized Kopitar and Kempe again. Kempe has been on fire, hope he plays tonight.

Last game on a 5 game trip where the Kings have gone 2-1-1, while I always want to see them win I think where they are at as a franchise the wins are hurting. They will get smoked in any case in WC1 or WC2, no point trying to get in but these are also professional athletes who want to win. This is audition time for some younger players so there is still stuff to prove.

Battle of the busts coming up, Lafrenière and Buster part 2.

Magic 8 Ball says: Looks Like Yes. Hope so.

Let's Go Kings!

FYI - not even a Duck fan but the Leafs are in town on March 30 at The Puddle, I got tickets yesterday because I think it'll be fight night after that Gudas dirty knee, the Leafs non response, Matthews out the rest of the season (grade 3 MCL tear) and Berube on record saying they needed a better response. If you saw him play you know he isn't happy about the gentlemanly behavior from the Leafs.

Texted LagunaD yesterday and he managed to convince the DLW to the same game so we will be meeting up. If anyone else is around, grab a ticket and meet us. First round on Pucky.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Buster with his obligatory penalty the last several games. Rangers PP coming up, they rank 6th while LA ranks 28th on the PK.

Goal incoming, Buster with his usual befuddled look on his face.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Doughty, 1-0. No slap shot, a wrister. Whoulda think.

Kopitar with a screen, Joseph right in front too, I think he is RW1 because I have not seen Kempe all game so far and missed pregame.

 

[Kings4OT]

I like Mallot and Helenius, fans will say but but but points! but the fact is, you need a line that can just be big, push guys around, get a chance or 2 and eat up some toi....helps change the side of the ice the play is on...

How sad is it Mikey Anderson is parked in front of the net for a tap in as Casper just cruises by

2-0

 

[Kings4OT]

NJ14 PP ....

3-0

 

[Kings4OT]

I also dont mind TOTM now that he is back up to speed and knows what he supposed to do...

Well, if he was 4m less anyway

 

[Kings4OT]

3-1....Kings melt down coming?

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Just got back home, kept the TV on so I can rewind it since I don't trust the FDS replay stuff. Third period, 11:45 left.

Kings in control, I see Buster got 2 assists. His usual accidentals or actually earned?

Regardless first points in about 10 games, bye. More useless than a $3 bill.

 

[Kings4OT]

Just got back home, kept the TV on so I can rewind it since I don't trust the FDS replay stuff. Third period, 11:45 left.

Kings in control, I see Buster got 2 assists. His usual accidentals or actually earned?

Regardless first points in about 10 games, bye. More useless than a $3 bill.

Probably, i wasnt paying that much attention.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Probably, i wasnt paying that much attention.

I'll have to look after dinner, something tells me a nothing burger as usual.

Glad the Kings won but damn, they can't even lose properly. Another 2 points, another dose of false PO hope.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

NJ14 PP ....

3-0

Gamer. Best 2020 draft pick.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

I also dont mind TOTM now that he is back up to speed and knows what he supposed to do...

Well, if he was 4m less anyway

B6, maybe even B3, player. Trade him this summer. Probably will take some retention but Holly needs to continue to clean up Blake's vomit.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Probably, i wasnt paying that much attention.

It's not hard when you're invisible 99% of the time.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Gamer. Best 2020 draft pick.

Third leading scorer on Kings, 17 goals. Buster with his 74:08 TOI per game 13 goals.

Watched the replay, yeah Buster specials. Enjoy the gimme points bro. He needs the Turcotte treatment, ride some pine.

You ain't that good son.

 

[Stunner_At_Staples_Kings]

Game day, 4pm start on FDS. May be able to watch bits and pieces traveling to get kids but not the whole thing. But that's what replay is for.

Few guys are banged up including Kempe who didn't practice this morning but Smith said he is expecting him to play tonight. May be the same line up as against Bahstan on Saturday but Glass Boy and Moverare can be inserted if necessary. Kuemper first off the ice today indicating he will be the starter.

The Rags have won 4 straight, too little too late. They will not make the POs. I was hoping to see a Quick Kopitar showdown especially being his last game at MSG (maybe Quick too against LA, I'm expecting him to retire after this season too at age 40) but it looks like Shesterkin to start.

Panarin returns to NY after 6+ seasons there, I expect him to get a nice ovation. Kind of crazy how the schedule worked out so shortly after the trade. That dude has been lights out for LA and IMO kind of energized Kopitar and Kempe again. Kempe has been on fire, hope he plays tonight.

Last game on a 5 game trip where the Kings have gone 2-1-1, while I always want to see them win I think where they are at as a franchise the wins are hurting. They will get smoked in any case in WC1 or WC2, no point trying to get in but these are also professional athletes who want to win. This is audition time for some younger players so there is still stuff to prove.

Battle of the busts coming up, Lafrenière and Buster part 2.

Magic 8 Ball says: Looks Like Yes. Hope so.

Let's Go Kings!

FYI - not even a Duck fan but the Leafs are in town on March 30 at The Puddle, I got tickets yesterday because I think it'll be fight night after that Gudas dirty knee, the Leafs non response, Matthews out the rest of the season (grade 3 MCL tear) and Berube on record saying they needed a better response. If you saw him play you know he isn't happy about the gentlemanly behavior from the Leafs.

Texted LagunaD yesterday and he managed to convince the DLW to the same game so we will be meeting up. If anyone else is around, grab a ticket and meet us. First round on Pucky.

Leafs are like the Kings. Doubt they do anything. Remember when Nurse slammed Byfield's head into the ice and the Kings responded with... Nothing.

Got this nephew who is starting to really get into sports, so hoping Kings make the playoffs, but considering taking him to Ducks if they're the only ones who make the playoffs.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Leafs are like the Kings. Doubt they do anything. Remember when Nurse slammed Byfield's head into the ice and the Kings responded with... Nothing.

That has long been ingrained in LAs DNA, ever since Bowlby took over.

He turned a once FU team into nice guy hockey slowly and methodically. Got guys who are weak. Probably mandated whoever they do have don't respond and hope for a PP, which is great if your PP is good.

The Kings PP has been atrocious for almost a decade ao basically you got your face punched in and didn't make them pay on the scoreboard so know what? Pummel someone.

I remember Malkin elbowing Simmonds in the head literally as the game was ending back in 2008 or so, Dustin Brown skated by and went right down the hallway. Dumbo took that as an insult and brought in guys who won't tolerate that - Greene, Stoll, Richards, Mitchell, etc. Slowly but surely.

There are a lot.of bitches on this team, Buster being one of them, that need to go. Need to get that attitude back.

Got this nephew who is starting to really get into sports, so hoping Kings make the playoffs, but considering taking him to Ducks if they're the only ones who make the playoffs.

Do it. Playoff hockey is a great place to start, it's exciting. I'm just going on March 30 because I do think it's going to be nasty and I want to be there for it.

I see the Ducks making it but also being a one and done. But it exposes him to the game and maybe gets him involved.

 

[davnlaguna]

Took a lot of convincing for the DLW.
Her “I don’t care if it’s your mom bday that day. I already bought the tickets. “
She got a jersey for her birthday and wants to break it in.

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Took a lot of convincing for the DLW.
Her “I don’t care if it’s your mom bday that day. I already bought the tickets. “
She got a jersey for her birthday and wants to break it in.

I won't be sporting any jersey that day, maybe my Team USA #7 Chelios. I should be really off the wall and wear a NY Giants jersey to confuse people on purpose but then I may be mistaken for a Leaf fan.

I'm just here for the fights man.