***Playoffs Rd 1, GM 5 GDT - Kings @ Oilers 4/25/23 >6:30pm< on KCOP Ch 13 & ESPN***

[jammer06]

The kings have a style, it works and eveyones happy, they lose with it and it gives you no satisfaction at all because it looks soooo meek.

 

[Statue4Deano]

It will be interesting to see what team in the league will be able to defend that PP. Never seen anything like it. On the score sheet Kings have played even or better five on five.

I think a lot of what we’re seeing on the PP is a mental dominance of the Kings PK. That’s not a one year thing. A lot of that is a leftover from last playoffs. Other teams don’t have that mental baggage the Kings PK has.

 

[jammer06]

It’s almost as if Fiala has a reputation similar to Lemieux. The refs -really- like to call penalties on the guy. Not saying he doesn’t do some dumb **** on occasion, but they let guys like Evander Kane and Draisaitl run amok

His reputation as a temper tantrum throwing crybaby is well deserved, refs cant help but call it.

 

[DarkLeftHand]

The Kings don’t have the horses to compete in the playoffs. We’ve said it all year. The fact they won two games against this Oilers team is a true accomplishment. The Oilers were the hottest team heading into the playoffs. The Oilers are loaded and can have an average goalie and still win games because of their skill. Blake has a lot to do before next season and at the deadline to get them over the hump.

True, theyre better this year than they were last year.

 

[JayWells24]

Pathetic.

Kings aren't even trying or giving an effort. Just falling into that boring 1-3-1, zero offensive zone time, zero sustained pressure, running around in their own end, pitiful penalty killing, etc. I honestly thought they had a chance coming out of the 1st only down 3-2.

Embarassing.

 

[Sevenhole]

I agree but a goal scored off a guys face on a shot going high and wide I’m not sure you can blame that on a Kings inability to kill the penalty.

Must be the new sacrificial goal scoring play, happened in the Canes game earlier too

 

[emsomaso]

Kings need to get bigger this summer. They are too small and too soft. Almost miss Lemuiex.

Agreed, especially if we loose Gavrikov as a UFA. Love this team and their skill, speed and never give up attitude (maybe unfortunally not so much tonight), but that can’t make up the fact that they’re being outmuscled out there.

 

[TooCool]

That period was an oatmeal raisin pretending to be chocolate chip. :cbgb2:

I rather eat mustard than watch this.

Oh wait. I take that back!

 

[jammer06]

Yes...for the previous 9 goals in 3+ periods

That analysis can **** right off to your troll cave

 

[Statue4Deano]

The Kings don’t have the horses to compete in the playoffs. We’ve said it all year. The fact they won two games against this Oilers team is a true accomplishment. The Oilers were the hottest team heading into the playoffs. The Oilers are loaded and can have an average goalie and still win games because of their skill. Blake has a lot to do before next season and at the deadline to get them over the hump.

They had a 3 goal lead and 40 minutes away from going up 3-1. The Kings have the horses but they’re all coming up lame since the start of period 2 in Game 4.

 

[Pevsfreedom]

Agreed, especially if we loose Gavrikov as a UFA. Love this team and their skill, speed and never give up attitude, but that can’t make up the fact that they’re being outmuscled out there.

I preferred big and mean Kings teams in 2-1 games over this. Size is a serious issue. Kempe having a blowout season was amazing, but such glaring issues.

 

[Kurisu]

The kings have a style, it works and eveyones happy, they lose with it and it gives you no satisfaction at all because it looks soooo meek.

This is absolutely true. It's fine when we win, but we look week and like we're being bullied without ever retaliating for the rough stuff. Also, the 1-3-1 instead of forechecking is such a passive style.

I understand both, but it's really sad hockey when it's getting dominated by a fast, skilled and physical team.

 

[Pevsfreedom]

I turned off the game and turned on the Angels game. That’s how bad this game is.

I want to. I really do. Not baseball tho. But anything else. IDK what's wrong with me.

 

[TooCool]

On the bright side.. the Kings will have 3 full days to stew on this embarrassment.. and maybe the Oilers will lose momentum by Saturday? Ah who am I kidding? lol

 

[Sevenhole]

I think a lot of what we’re seeing on the PP is a mental dominance of the Kings PK. That’s not a one year thing. A lot of that is a leftover from last playoffs. Other teams don’t have that mental baggage the Kings PK has.

They had the best PP in the history of the league all year certainly not just a Kings thing. This series is a disaster but give them some credit for moving the puck quickly that you can’t even chase

 

[orpheus]

I rather eat mustard than watch this.

Oh wait. I take that back!

 

[VCRW]

Gabe has been holding his own on faceoffs and on his defensive center. He is 50% on the dots tonight. Maybe Gabe actually is the 3C the Kings have been hoping for?

 

[Jran]

Why cause you don't agree with it?..hi glove hand is to low...when he drops he shrinks..and he takes the shots deep...your analalisis can **** off..he sucks..if we keep him he needs a great amount of work with an amazing goalie coach..or we rotate back ups...

 

[Shaddy]

Quick died for this.

/s



But man, no excuses this year. We have all our players this time.

 

[Pevsfreedom]

They had the best PP in the history of the league all year certainly not just a Kings thing. This series is a disaster but give them some credit for moving the puck quickly that you can’t even chase

It really is something to watch. They just drop off so many no look passes and the puck is just everywhere. It's damn scary.