Game Thread: Game 1: Los Angeles Kings @ Chicago Blackhawks, 5/18 12:00 PM, NBC

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

wow. Need to put that in the net.

 

[smackdown380]

Oh man Crawford has been caught a few times out of the net, he is getting bailed out. Kings need to captalize

 

[Kings4OT]

If Williams could have seen that a split second sooner

 

[oxnardkingsfan]

Kings may not win this game but I think they are proving to themselves and the rest of the hockey world that they can play with Chicago. They aren't intimidated at all (which I doubt they ever were) or worried about their recent record against them.

Ox

 

[smackdown380]

Where is the penalty there!??

 

[Bluesince62]

Extra one? The puck was still loose you jackass.

 

[Kings4OT]

Extra one? The puck was still loose you jackass.

ya a 3rd one would have been extra after it was finally gloved

 

[Bluesince62]

DAMN! Off the post

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

gotta bury that one Toffoli

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

PP time!

 

[ChiefsDdgersLakersKings24]

Toffoli made a great move, but he had a full open net and complete possession of the puck. Can't be throwing those opportunities away.

 

[Kings4OT]

They really need to try something else on the PP, its rare that they work the PKers at all. Too easy for them

 

[Bluesince62]

JWil

 

[lasportzphan]

Funny game... Kings are playing well, more shots/chances. But Chicago seems in complete control.

 

[lasportzphan]

Nice kill. C

 

[oxnardkingsfan]

Far too much traffic in front of Quick and not near enough traffic in front of Crawford.

Ox

 

[Kings4OT]

Far too much traffic in front of Quick and not near enough traffic in front of Crawford.

Ox

That seems to be whats been going on most of the playoffs IMO, Kings can control play at times but rarely have good pressure on the other goalie

 

[smackdown380]

Far too much traffic in front of Quick and not near enough traffic in front of Crawford.

Ox

Agreed, not making life difficult for him (Crawford).

 

[lasportzphan]

Far too much traffic in front of Quick and not near enough traffic in front of Crawford.

Ox

Yup. That tells the story very well. Chicago is setting things up, not over extending too much. Chicago is such a deep team.

 

[smackdown380]

Good non call on that jump/flop/dive