***PLAYOFFS!! Round 1, Game 1 GDT LA Kings @ Edmonton Oilers 7:00pm on BSW & ESPN***

[ChiKingFan]

Unbelievable that a cross check wasn’t called there. What more does he need to do?

 

[Shaddy]

We need Gabe and Fiala so bad

 

[TooCool]

Unbelievable that a cross check wasn’t called there. What more does he need to do?

Nurse seeing what he can get away with.. and apparently the answer is EVERYTHING.

 

[John a90]

Kings doing the cute fancy PP **** that is predictable to intercept and block.

Everything they've done so far is predictable!!

 

[Pevsfreedom]

Iafallo only one trying to be physical. Kings delicate lil flowers.

Nurse seeing what he can get away with.. and apparently the answer is EVERYTHING.

That's the thing - even the announcers know. Refs in they pocket.

 

[Rusty]

I'm beginning to question the impartiality of the officiating.

 

[MiketheKing]

I don't care if we lose. Stand up to these wannabe tough guys. Slash, board. Punch those bullies in the nose

 

[VCRW]

Unbelievable that a cross check wasn’t called there. What more does he need to do?

I was actually surprised they made the call when Mikey was boarded. The Oilers will get carte blanche from the refs all the way into the Finals

 

[orpheus]

Yeah, well, um.....

 

[Statue4Deano]

As much as I love Mikey Anderson he’s still far from an elite shutdown defender. McDavid completely owns him. Thinking back to the legendary 1 v 1 matchups of Mattias Norstrom vs. Peter Forsberg.

 

[Ice24]

If you are going to play with the big boys, you'll need some players that are physical. The Oilers want to end this series quickly. Skinner will have a minimum of two shutouts in the 4 games. I would have to say they are the favorite for the cup. They have the speed, they brought in players they need to compete at the deadline and they have the physical play. They look great right now.

 

[Sevenhole]

Oilers Bruins final will be fun to watch as a hockey fan, even though I hate both teams

 

[TooCool]

I was actually surprised the made the call when Mikey was boarded. The Oilers will get carte blanche from the refs all the way into the Finals

Bettman is really going to make me root for a Boston team isn't he?

 

[Pevsfreedom]

As much as I love Mikey Anderson he’s still far from an elite shutdown defender. McDavid completely owns him. Thinking back to the legendary 1 v 1 matchups of Mattias Norstrom vs. Peter Forsberg.

Who in the league can 1v1 97? I have to think man defense is a mistake against them.

 

[hornman]

I don't care if we lose. Stand up to these wannabe tough guys. Slash, board. Punch those bullies in the nose

If the refs aren't going to call the scrum stuff after play is over then the Kings might as well start grabbing at players. The refs missed a chance to set some tone by not calling a double minor on Bouchard. Someone is gonna get hurt on the Kings if Edmonton keeps this up...so need to shove it back in their faces.

I need a beverage...grrrrr..

 

[Pevsfreedom]

Listening to ESPN talking Oilers is a mild form of torture.

 

[jammer06]

Not sure why McEwen is benched. The Kings need some sand paper, what the heck is TMac is thinking?

Cuz if hes sandpaper, hes about 1200 grit

 

[VCRW]

Listening to ESPN talking Oilers is a mild form of torture.

I am watching the ESPN feed and consciously avoiding listening to Fox's whining and Faust's ignorance.

 

[jammer06]

Who in the league can 1v1 97? I have to think man defense is a mistake against them.

Spurgeon actually has an amazing track record 1-1 with him

 

[Statue4Deano]

Who in the league can 1v1 97? I have to think man defense is a mistake against them.

You can’t beat him 1 on 1. That’s not why I brought up Norstrom. Matty made Forsbergs life hell at every opportunity. Forsberg got his points but he paid a price for those points. The Kings do not make McDavid pay a price for his points. When he plays against Anderson or anyone in a Kings jersey he knows he’s going to do whatever the hell he wants including running Anderson through the boards with zero repercussions.