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Los Angeles Kings
(1-2-0, 2 pts)
VS.
Carolina Hurricanes
(2-1-0, 4 pts)
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#12 Patrick O'Sullivan
........................................ #12 Eric Staal
7:30 PM PST | 10:30 PM EST
Location: Staples Center | Los Angeles, CA
TV Broadcast: FSN-W (Home), FSN-S (AWAY)
Radio Broadcast: KTLK 1150 AM, XM 205
Quotes:
“I kind of knew there was a skill level coming in, just looking at the lineup and talking as we went through the summer. The biggest surprise, clearly, has been the two young guys up front. Doughty, we knew he was probably a sure thing coming in, that we were going to put him in the lineup if he just came out and did a good job in the training camp. If you're the No. 2 pick overall, you're a pretty good player. But the young guys have been a real good surprise for me. Moller and Simmonds, and we talked about Moulson, those guys have really done a great job, and that's probably been the biggest surprise, the level of skill from the young players that are in the organization. There's a couple guys who have gone back to junior and there's a few guys who have gone down to Manchester that are going to be knocking on the door real soon. If not this year, they certainly will be there again next year at training camp. That's been probably the biggest surprise, the depth of the talent level that's in this organization.''- Terry Murray on what has suprised him most about the Kings' organization.
“Yeah, I feel stronger, for sure. My skating is better, so I think that's key for my game. I was working hard all summer to get better than I was before. I'm getting there. I'm not there yet. I think I still have a ways to go but I think it's on the right track.'' - Michal Handzus
"I'm ready to do my best for the team and try to get a playoff spot. I'm pretty sick and tired of what was going on here the last few years. I'm looking forward for a good season and I will do all I can for that." – Alexander Frolov
Injuries:
Kings
Marc-Andre Cliche (Separated shoulder on 10/06/08) IR
Richard Clune (Chest injury on 10/06/08) IR
Jack Johnson (Shoulder injury on 10/13/08) IR
John Zeiler (Strained groin on 10/03/08) IR
Hurricanes
Tuomo Ruutu (N/A)
Scott Walker (Torn ligament - left hand on 10/06/08) IR
Justin Williams (Torn right achilles tendon on 09/23/08) IR
Previous Meeting(s):
02/13/07 - Kings @ Hurricanes 2-1 (Hurricanes win)
12/08/05 - Hurricanes @ Kings 3-2 (Hurricanes win)
11/08/03 - Kings @ Hurricanes 3-2 (Hurricanes win in OT)
Kings Lead All-Time Series Against Carolina. (28-25-10)
Leading Scorers:
Forwards:
Frolov, LA - 2 points (2 G, 0 A, +0)
Whitney, CAR - 4 points (1 G, 3 A, +3)
Defensemen:
Preissing, LA - 3 points (1 G, 2 A, -2)
Pitkanen, CAR - 3 points (1 G, 2 A, +3)
Probable Starters: (subject to change)
LaBarbera, LA - 3 GP Record: 1-2-0 GAA 2.36 SV% .919
Ward, CAR - 2 GP Record: 1-1-0 GAA 3.03 SV% .912
Team Stats:
GAA
LA – 2.33 (T-8th in NHL)
CAR – 3.33 (T-16th in NHL)
Avg. Goals
LA – 2.33 (T-25th in NHL)
CAR – 3.67 (T-5th in NHL)
Power Play %
LA – 22.2 (9th in NHL)
CAR – 23.5 (6th in NHL)
Penalty Kill %
LA – 100.0 (T-1st in NHL)
CAR – 68.4 (27th in NHL
Pacific Division Standings:
1. San Jose Sharks (4-0-0) 8 pts
2. Phoenix Coyotes (2-1-0) 4 pts
3. Dallas Stars (1-2-1) 3 pts
4. Los Angeles Kings (1-2-0) 2 pts
5. Anaheim Mighty Ducks (0-4-0) 0 pts
Western Conference Standings:
*1. San Jose Sharks (4-0-0) 8 pts
*2. Minnesota Wild (3-0-0) 6 pts
*3. St. Louis Blues (3-1-0) 6 pts
4. Vancouver Canucks (3-1-0) 6 pts
5.. Detroit Red Wings (2-1-1) 5 pts
6. Edmonton Oilers (2-0-0) 4 pts
7. Phoenix Coyotes (2-1-0) 4 pts
8. Nashville Predators (2-1-0) 4 pts
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9. Calgary Flames (1-1-1) 3 pts
10. Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-1) 3 pts
11. Dallas Stars (1-2-1) 3 pts
12. Los Angeles Kings (1-2-0) 2 pts
13. Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2-0) 2 pts
14. Colorado Avalanche (1-3-0) 2 pts
15. Anaheim Mighty Ducks (0-4-0) 0 pts
100% in PK . I think this will decide tonight, special plays and Kings have the edge. Kings win 3-2. Looking forward for the game and I'll be up at 4:30 a.m. to watch our kids live.
