GDT: GM#34 LA Kings vs New York Islanders @4:00

[kingsboy11]

Los Angeles Kings(20-10-3, 43pts, 1st in Pacific) @ New York Islanders(17-12-3, 37 pts, 5th in Metro)
Barclays Center| Brooklyn, NY
TIME: 4:00 PM PT | TV: FSW | RADIO: 790 KABC

QUICK STATS
Previous meeting: LAK 3-2

PP/PK	26th/1st	12th/30th
Faceoffs	15th	27th
Leading Scorers	Anze Kopitar:16 goals, 22 assists, 38 points	Josh Bailey: 8 goals, 30 assists, 38 points

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Extras: Andy Andreoff, Oscar Fantenberg, Johnny Brodzinski
Injuries: Jeff Carter

Injuries: Nikolay Kulemin

News/Notes​

• The Islanders looking to halt a 2 game losing streak after losing to the Dallas Stars and Columbus blue Jackets. The Islanders have given up 11 goals in those 2 losses. The Islanders have allowed five-or-more goals in four of their past eight games in December. Their 3-1 win over Washington was the lone game this month allowing two-or-fewer goals against.
• This is the second and final meeting between the clubs this season, as the Kings edged the Islanders 3-2 back on Oct. 15. The Islanders nearly came back to tie the contest at Staples Center, with John Tavares narrowly missing the tying goal as time expired. The home team between these 2 have won the last 5 games.
  
• Thomas Greiss will be in goal tonight. Greiss allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Islanders loss in Columbus on Thursday. Despite the rough outing yet again, the Islanders will go back to Greiss tonight vs. the Kings. Somehow Greiss has gone 4-3-0 in his last seven starts despite posting an ugly 4.58 GAA and .868 SV%.
• It hasn't been confirmed, but it seems Darcy Kuemper will most likely start in goal tonight for the Kings.
  
• The Kings lost to the New York Ranger last night 4-2. The Kings started the game really well, but could not beat Henrik to start out. Gaborik in his 1,000th career game got a goal and an assist

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[Raccoon Jesus]

Just win, stop the bleeding

 

[KingCanadain1976]

islander are a good team Lets not underestimate them Go kings go

 

[Sol]

If the Kings lose this, this could turn into a long skid.

 

[kingsboy11]

Fantenberg in for MacDermid

 

[Kingspiracy]

Ok, lets win, its more fun

 

[Kingspiracy]

Fantenberg in for MacDermid

Not surprised, Mac D didn't have a strong game yesterday

 

[Sol]

Not surprised, Mac D didn't have a strong game yesterday

That's putting it lightly.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

good MacDermid needs to take a sear

 

[Kingspiracy]

That's putting it lightly.

True, but he's still learning his game at this level, there's no need to get all negative nancy

 

[KingCanadain1976]

True, but he's still learning his game at this level, there's no need to get all negative nancy

Can we afford to let him learn? If it means playing drew alec and jake over 23 mins ? I dont think so

 

[Sol]

Can we afford to let him learn? If it means playing drew alec and jake over 23 mins ? I dont think so

Do you have any other ideas?

 

[Sol]

Kings should let Kuemper start a few games in a row, let Quick restructure his game. He's been poor of late.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

Do you have any other ideas?

Pzul LaDue

 

[Kingspiracy]

Can we afford to let him learn? If it means playing drew alec and jake over 23 mins ? I dont think so

I dont have a problem with doughty getting over 23 mins. I also dont have a problem with mcd sitting.

 

[Sol]

Pzul LaDue

I keep forgetting about him. He was really solid last year. What's the deal?

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I dont have a problem with doughty getting over 23 mins. I also dont have a problem with mcd sitting.

Drew more like 27 + mins i only went 23 because of the other two Imo keeping Drew fresh is something we need to do

 

[Little Psycho]

Well it's pretty obvious they call penalties different in the east, I think the team matters too. Everyone thinks the kings are heavyweight bullies that's why they barely get calls. It's stupid.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

I keep forgetting about him. He was really solid last year. What's the deal?

Not sure to be honest I thought he was better then MacDermid now, I think MacDermid is here for his phsical play

 

[Sol]

Not sure to be honest I thought he was better then MacDermid now, I think MacDermid is here for his phsical play

Well Forbort and MacD are both pretty useless and one dimensional.

Really loved LaDues game. Surprised he isn't getting any time up

 

[onlyalad]

Islanders need to open up the equipment purse strings a bit: sticks falling apart, skates falling apart.

 

[onlyalad]

Power play
2 minutes to go make a sandwich

 

[Little Psycho]

Pp looking like shit

 

[KingCanadain1976]

god this pp sucks

 

[Little Psycho]

What was the offensive coach needed for? Doesn't look like he has helped the PP