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LA Kings players talk Sharks game and First Goal Contest

April 5, 2012 By John Hoven

Richards scores LA Kings Sharks It all comes down to this. With two games remaining in the regular season, the Kings and Sharks will play each other in a home-and-home series, as the Pacific Division title is yet to be decided.  In the four previous match-ups this year, each team has won the two games played on their home ice.

Unfortunately, Jeff Carter won’t be available tonight to celebrate any possible Kings goals, like he’s doing in the above photo. Nor did big number-77 get a chance to participate when I asked several of his teammates who will score the first goal tonight. You may recall, he correctly predicted Mike Richards in the last game vs. San Jose – and he was sure to chirp me about it the next day. For now, he continues to nurse a sore ankle and isn’t likely to return unless the Kings make the playoffs.

Continuing to take Carter’s spot in the line-up will be Brad Richardson, who shared some of his memories playing the Sharks and then looked ahead to tonight’s game…

“Last year in the playoffs, I was able to play center – which I hadn’t played in a while. So, that was fun to get back to my natural position. Me and Simmer and Cliffy – we had a good playoff series and we were contributing. That was probably my best memory versus the Sharks. It sucked to lose that series, but it was fun to be in an offensive role. As far as the next couple of games though, it looks like the league’s schedule worked out kind of nice. They’re a good team and they’ve had a season like us, filled with lots of ups and downs. Everybody in here, we’re really looking forward to getting a big win (tonight). I’m sure they’re doing the same, so it’s going to be a battle.”

Defenseman Willie Mitchell also passed along these thoughts…

“I think they have two really good lines up front and they’re very good down low. They’re a much bigger team and stronger team than what we’ve played in the last few games. Edmonton is more of a smaller, skilled, fast team. These guys (the Sharks) really like to play from the back of the net area and cycle the puck. Personally speaking, that will be a lot of the focus for me and the other defensemen.”

MayorsManor will once again bring you a First Goal Contest as part of the game. However, since there aren’t any more regular season games to give tickets away to, we have a different prize. You’re playing for a MayorsManor t-shirt. Entering is easy, simply leave a comment below with the LA player you think will score first vs. the Sharks. All correct answers will be pooled together and one random winner will be awarded the shirt.

To help you with your selection, the following stats and info may come in handy…

– Dustin Brown has 11 goals in 47 career games vs San Jose

– Anze Kopitar has 12 goals in 37 career games
His prediction: Justin Williams

– Williams has 1 goal in 18 career games

– Richards has 4 goals in 11 career games

– Jarret Stoll has 4 goals in 35 career games
His prediction: Richardson

– Richardson has 0 goals in 23 career games
His prediction: “me”

– Drew Doughty has 1 goal in 22 career games
His prediction: Ron Scuderi

Other predictions – Davis Drewiske said “Dustin Penner, I think he’s due for another one”…Jordan Nolan and Kyle Clifford took their centerman, Colin Fraser…Dwight King and Penner took Brown.

Finally, Mitchell added his own spin on things – “I’ll take anyone, just as long as we get the first one. That first one’s important. So, I’d take anyone. I’ll take myself though, why not? You gotta to think you’re going to score, right?”

When selecting, please note that Kevin Westgarth and Drewiske are scheduled to be healthy scratches again.

Good luck!

Note: pre-game interviews with Clifford and Doughty can be found here and here.

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  1. KingsGirl1 says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Brown!!

  2. Autumn says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    KING

  3. amy vincent says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Greene

  4. Vanessa Gutierrez says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Dustin brown!

  5. Cassie says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    LEWIS

  6. Michael Aure says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Dustin Penner

  7. tyler says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    kopitar

  8. Brittany says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Stoll. He has to score eventually, right?

  9. Brian Vincent says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    First goal Williams! Go Kings Go!

  10. Kelly Ann says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Dustin Penner!

  11. Puckn-A says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Justin Williams.

  12. Nickel says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Brown

  13. Evan says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Lewis

  14. Rod Rounke says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Mike Richards, with the Bauer Nexus, in the Staples Center.

  15. McNickk says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Justin Williams

  16. Laurie says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    Williams

  17. Soren says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Mr. Doughty will have the first goal.

  18. Katy says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Trevor Lewis!

  19. Anthony Flores says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Richardson…

  20. Kostamojen says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Slava Voynov

  21. Veronica Valenzuela says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Anze Kopitar 🙂

  22. colo king fan says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Doughty.

  23. Brittney Stevens says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Kopi

  24. Jenn H. says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Cliffy!! Go Kings Go!!!!

  25. rctana says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Richards with the first goal.

  26. Mike says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    KOPI

  27. Chelsea says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Mitchell!

  28. Jason says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Lewis

  29. Matt says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Stoll

  30. Indiana says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Kopitar, from Richardson!

  31. Kristina says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Penner

  32. angela says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Richardson

  33. josh287 says

    April 5, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Richardson from brown

  34. Melinda says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    Dwight King

  35. jason says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    kopitar

  36. ivyenergy says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Fraser

  37. Eric says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Dwight King

  38. Stan says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    clifford!

  39. David says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Scuderi!!!

  40. Doughty99 says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    I’m taking two guys here, if that disqualifies me so be it:

    RON (sic) SCUDERI and “Matt Greene: Point Machine” (trademark pending)

    GKG!!!

    • John Hoven says

      April 5, 2012 at 4:57 pm

      One of the best entries ever received over any season.

  41. Nicole says

    April 5, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Richardson

  42. Paige says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Kopi

  43. jordan s says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Richaaaaaards!

  44. Michele says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Richards

  45. Alex says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Donuts

  46. Nick Poynter says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Stoll all the way

  47. Ray says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Dustin Brown

  48. Brandyn says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Alec Martinez

  49. sstephen17 says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Kopitar will get the first goal, followed by Williams, then Richards with an empty netter to seal it 3-1.

  50. Barbie says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Lewis

  51. Brenda says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Willie Mitchell

    Go KINGS Go!!
    🙂

  52. Michele says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Kopitar!!!!!

  53. Gordon says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Brownie

  54. N3DD says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    CLIFFFFFFOOOOOOORRRRRRDDDDD

  55. Justin says

    April 5, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    Voynov…same as always!

  56. IIShort says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    BIG WILLIE Mitchelle……GO KINGS!

  57. Jimmy Perrault says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Jarret Stoll, man.

  58. Blueline says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Willie Mitchell

  59. Victoria Desimone says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Drew Doughty

  60. bucky says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Mike Richards

  61. Ivan says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Penner!

  62. Sarah says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    First Goal Anze Kopitar!!

  63. Cristina says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Alec Martinez. :]

    • admin says

      April 7, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      Congrats – you won the contest. Please check your email for more details.

  64. Roanne says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Stoll? Yeah, Stoll. It’s been forever since he scored.

  65. Christie says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Stoll. Why not?

  66. Lee says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Mike Richards

  67. Tatum thomas says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Brown!

  68. D says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Voynov!

  69. Rocio Escareno says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Justin Williams

  70. AR says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Drewiske

  71. Shelley says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Lewis. You got this Kings!!

  72. Daniel says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Mike Richards

  73. Sam G says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    Kopitar

  74. Anthony Mendeola says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Kopitar!

  75. Sonya says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    gonna go out on a limb and say Fraser

  76. Danny says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Richards

  77. Donna Cobb says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    King

  78. Kerry says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Dustin Brown

  79. Evo says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Richards!!!!

  80. Vanessa Gutierrez says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Brown

  81. Brandy Gutierrez says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Williams will score 1st goal.

  82. Janelle says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Williams

  83. James says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Kopi!!

  84. Fricke says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    King

  85. Rusty says

    April 5, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Going long odds… Greene or Penner? Greene or Penner? (Flips coin) Penner!!!

  86. Nicholas says

    April 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Nolan in the 1st on his 1st shot on his 1st shift.

  87. TomRam16 says

    April 5, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Anze Kopitar!!!;)

  88. Kings87 says

    April 5, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Williams!

  89. Valery says

    April 5, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Martinez

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