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Some fans can be inspiring, some can be a little embarrassing at times, some can even be pretty funny. But, this one? He’s a legend. Check out this five-year old super fan from the third period last night…
Post-game comments from both locker rooms can be found at the links below. See what the Kings and [...]
Here’s a breakdown of the play that will be talked a lot about over the next 24 hours – especially as the NHL is expected to review the situation and possibly issue supplementary discipline. With about 12 minutes remaining in the second period, Jeff Carter first makes contact with Duncan Keith (or at least his glove), who [...]
Comments from Kings head coach Darryl Sutter after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 in Game 3…
Q. Justin Williams tonight seemed like a man that did not want to end the series.
“He was really good. He’s a veteran guy. Back-to-back, good last game, too. Probably didn’t get noticed as much [...]
Post-game comments from Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville…
Q. How did you feel your team responded?
“I didn’t like our push back. We’re looking for more from the outset. The last 10 minutes was basically the way we should have started, have that intensity.”
Q. Did they make any adjustments?
“They made a couple adjustments technically. I still think [...]
Comments from the Chicago Blackhawks’ locker room after dropping Game 3 to the Kings by a score of 3-1…
Jonathan Toews on the overall game: “We lost the game. We’re not happy with the result. We will learn from it and do whatever we have to do in the next one. They played with more energy. [...]
Quick comments from the LA Kings locker room following their 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final…
Dustin Brown on physical play: “We had guys, every line physical, finishing checks, we got some hits on their key guys, which we didn’t get a lot of in previous games. It’s not [...]
Comments from Tyler Toffoli after the Kings 3-1 win over the Blackhawks in Game 3…
On if the team feels more confident:
“I just think it’s another game. Playing in front of the crowd we had tonight, it was so loud. From the start of the game, the fans were crazy and I think that definitely helped [...]
Comments from Brad Richardson following the Kings’ morning skate in advance of Game 3 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks…
On if there is added pressure from missing guys in the lineup:
“No not really, just try to play your game. Obviously we want them in the line up, he’s a great player and hopefully he’s back soon. Everyone [...]
Comments from rookie Tyler Toffoli following the Kings’ morning skate in advance of Game 3 vs. the Blackhawks…
On always being available for the media:
“They tell you if they want you to wait around. So if they tell me to wait around, then I’ll wait for them.”
On how effective his line was in Game 2:
“Yeah, we [...]
Kyle Clifford on Justin Williams fighting, retaliation and fatigue
The Kings did not take to the ice today, coming off their 3-1 win in Game 3. However, several player were made available for questions. Here’s what Kyle Clifford had to share…
On last night’s win:
“I think we came out with a really good start and that’s what we wanted. The first two games in Chicago [...]