Games 18-19 Kings vs San Jose Sharks 3:7, Kings vs Minnesota Wild 2:3 OT

Sharks bring their A-game to Staples

Patrick Marleau was unstoppable that night at Staples
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LA goals: Brian Willsie, Alex Frolov, Sean Avery
SJ goals: Marleau (3), Cheechoo (2), Bernier, Erkhoff

The pros: Being able to see what a Lombardi-created team looks like on ice. And there was a lot to be seen.

The cons: Basically, giving up four first-period goals in five minutes, which set the tone for the game. Porous defence in front of shaky Mathieu Garon who was hung out to dry... The Kings were outclassed, though not outhustled, especially in the first part of the game.


Kings fall just an inch short as Wild win in OT shootout

Todd White scores the shootout winner for Minny
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LA goals: Matthias Norstrom, Mike Cammalleri
MIN goals: Rolston, Foster

The pros: Nice effort from Cammy who almost handed the Kings two point with his shot in the OT. The Kings did play tougher against the physical Minnesota team, only later did it turn out it was spurred in part by a Tom Kostopolous 100 dollar bet :).

The cons: When will we see a Staples OT win by LA?