GDT ***Calgary Flames vs. LA Kings GDT 4/17/25 >>6:30pm<< on ESPN

[Nyssa42]

Game Day Thread
Game #39/82 -- 04/17/25
Rescheduled from 01/08/25
>>6:30pm<<
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Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings
Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles, CA

FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT

**Game Time 6:30pm**
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Samuel Helenius (video), Alex Turcotte & Jim Hiller 4/15 Post-Game Quotes​

Alex Turcotte
On being bumped up to center the top line tonight
Yeah, I was pretty pumped to play with those guys, they’re great players and to be at center. It definitely took me a little bit to get acclimated out there, it felt like, but it was nice being out there with them. I thought we made a lot of plays, that was a lot of fun.
On Adrian Kempe’s goal and the connection between he, Kempe and Andrei Kuzmenko on the play
Kuz was just holding on to the puck, felt like an eternity, but he has so much patience. I was just trying to find a soft spot and I wasn’t sure if he was going to give it to me, but he had a lot of patience. Found me and I was ready to shoot it, and then I just saw his Juice pop out last second and I just went with my instincts.
On an elevated role serving as motivation in these final games, with home-ice secured
I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. I was definitely a little nervous before the game, more so than others this year, I would say, but I think it got me in the right mindset to play my game, do my best out there and not take it for granted.
On if hitting 10 goals on Thursday would mean anything to him personally
I think that would be be cool, but I’m trying not to think too much about it, I guess. Obviously 10 is a lot better than nine, so I’m going to try my best.
On seeing his regular linemate, Samuel Helenius, score twice tonight
Oh yeah, that was awesome. I was hoping he was going to get the hat trick, obviously, but yeah, he played great. He’s a great guy, great teammate and to see him get two, it was awesome to see.

Jim Hiller
On seeing Turcotte and Helenius step up with two points each tonight
That was great and we needed it. You know, this was as tough as a back to back I think I’ve had since I’ve been in the league. You guys travel too, it’s a late night, a lot of hockey, a lot of emotion in Edmonton, so we needed something. Those two guys gave us a real good spark, it was good to see.
On what he liked from the team in getting the win on the road
I will tell you what I like, I like the win. This, again, this was a hard back to back. We had some key players out of the lineup. It didn’t mean anything for us in the standings as far as movement and we won the hockey game. That’s what I liked.
On his assessment of Alex Laferriere in his first game at center
Tough night to evaluate and a tough night to evaluate that specifically. I think Laf is one of those players who is pretty versatile, so I don’t think he looked at a place there at all, let’s put it that way, but a hard night, just based on the energy levels and all that kind of stuff.
On the Kings tying a franchise record for wins (48) and points (105) in a single season
It is for sure, we should all be proud of that. That’s good to hear. Yeah, that’s good. I mean, that obviously is not the ultimate, but the players, the fans, the whole franchise, top to bottom, should be proud of that. Not an easy thing to do. When was the last time? [1974-75]. Well, that tells you how easy that is.
On winning twice on the road over the last 48 hours, heading into the playoffs
Yeah, you guys can stop asking about it, I think that’s the most important thing……I like the fact that we’re not going to talk about that for a while. We scored some goals, right? I think we are scoring goals. During the stretch of time where we didn’t win on the road, we were supporting like zero, one, maybe two goals. Now, we’re scoring and it’s funny how it works, you just start to win some games.

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*Today’s Poll Question Game*

Who is going to score the LAST KINGS GOAL OF THE REGULAR SEASON?
You can take 4 guesses
3 points for a correct guess

Take your best guesses in your post below.
The only prize is the glory of seeing your name in the next GDT if you get it right.

PREVIOUS GAME'S WINNERS
THANKS FOR PLAYING, EVERYONE - THERE WILL NOT BE QUESTIONS DURING THE PLAYOFFS
And, as always, thanks to jammer06 for keeping the tally of the winners - couldn't do it without him!

Congratulations to the following posters who correctly guessed 11 cumulative goals or that Helenius would be credited with the final Kings road goal of the regular season:

11 goals (2 points):
jammer06
Liz4LA
Shackleford

Helenius (2 points):
mugs
Rogie-Vachon
Chateau Bow Wow
Birdman
AngelEyes
Nyssa42
TooCool

POLL GAME WIN TOTALS

King of the Mountain - 68 points
Rusty

65 pts
Liz4LA
mugs
VCRW

64 pts
Chateau Bow Wow

63 pts
Sir JW

62 pts
Cross Traffic

61 pts
Drum4Pigs
sonnyboy11
Vegas Hockey

60 pts
Hockey 53
KernCoKingsFan

58 pts
empire
Forum Gold
Kingsmen93

57 pts
Rogie-Vachon

56 pts
Guinevere
JayWells24

55 pts
Angel Eyes
HiFi
pray4mojo

54 pts
jammer06

53 pts
Nyssa42

52 pts
DRice
Dr. Tran
hornman

51 pts
randdog

47 pts
Shackleford

45 pts
Byron

43 pts
dannybuoy1

42 pts
CIrvine

41 pts
Rog or Reg?

40 pts
notbob

38 pts
TooCool

31 pts
motolare

30 pts
RinkRat

27 pts
Clif

26 pts
DRGinLBC

24 pts
JETS GARAGE

18 pts
mik999999

16 pts
McSorleyFan

12 pts
beady eye

11 pts
KHenry14

7 pts
JC6388LAKings

6 pts
Surf Nutz

5 pts
Birdman
sloppydog

4 pts
Bill Hicks
ICE24
Pie25

3 pts
Kurisu

2pts
symbology

1 pt
Cannon
Sevenhole
sonne22
ucsdguy1

 

[orpheus]

It being the last regular season game it once again be deemed Nyssa Appreciation Day!

Thanks for all the GDTs and Fish! You're the bee's knees!

 

[AngelEyes]

Moore
Laferriere
Helenius
Lewis

Many, many thanks, @Nyssa42 and @jammer06 !!!

 

[Hockey53]

As the regular season comes to an end,a very special thanks to Nyssa and jammer for all the hard work they have done to put these GDT’s together GKG
Who is going to score the LAST KINGS GOAL OF THE REGULAR SEASON?
You can take 4 guesses
3 points for a correct guess
Kempe,Byfield,Kuzmenko and Fiala

 

[jammer06]

Thank you Nyssa!

Already been scored
Ward
Mallot
Turcotte

 

[McSorleyFan]

Ugh! I don't like that injuries list ...

Foegele
Anderson
Fiala
Byfield

Many thanks to Nyssa and Jammer!

 

[Forum Gold]

Whatever Rusty picks gets you 3 points. My guesses are Foegele, Kempe, Fiala, Turcotte. Thank you Nyssa and Jammer for a season full of fun. So appreciate the extra hours you put into LGK for all of us. GKG!!

 

[DRice]

Spence
Lewis
Mallot
Burroughs

 

[pray4mojo]

Thanks Nyssa & jammer

Turcotte, Fiala, QB, and...Mallot

 

[JayWells24]

Mallot, Fiala, Laferriere, Moore

Go Kings!!

 

[VCRW]

Thank you, Susan et al! You and Jammer rule!

Malott, Fifi, Turc, Gavi

GKG!!!

 

[sonnyboy11]

Moore, Laffy, Fiala, Turcotte

 

[Nyssa42]

Ugh! I don't like that injuries list ...

Foegele
Anderson
Fiala
Byfield

Many thanks to Nyssa and Jammer!

I haven't updated the Kings lineups yet.... Will do after they announce lineups around noon

 

[Guinevere]

Last game of the season and congrats to Nyssa & Jammer for another awesome season of GDT’s. It’s good to be back on LGK! Mini Guiny is grown up and a lot more time of Kings hockey for mama.

Go Kings Go! Bring on the playoffs baby!

Did I miss something? Is Kempe and Turcotte injured?

Malott he’s bound to get one soon
Laffy
Fiala
Foegele

 

[Birdman]

Mallot
Helenius
Lewis
Thomas

 

[JETS GARAGE]

Thanks Nyssa & Jammer for all the hard work on the GDT's!

Kopitar
Kempe
Moore
Kuzmenko

GO KINGS GO!!!

 

[Rogie-Vachon]

Lewie
Sammy
Juice
Thomas

 

[VegasHockey]

Kempe
Foegele
Fiala
Spence

 

[SirJW]

Kopi
Kempe
Kuzi
Laffy

 

[aragorn]

Forward Taylor Ward recalled from the Reign for tonight. Any takers on a point for Ward?