News Article: Scrivens named NHL #1 Star of the Week

[deeshamrock]

Well deserved stick tap from the NHL to the Professor as their #1 Star of the week.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=692050&navid=nhl:topheads


FIRST STAR – BEN SCRIVENS, G, LOS ANGELES KINGS

Scrivens went 3-0-1 with a 0.66 goals-against average, .977 save percentage and two shutouts to help the Kings improve to 14-6-1 (29 points), their best record through the first 21 games of a season since 1990-91 (15-5-1, 31 points). He relieved injured starter Jonathan Quick for the final 1:20 of overtime, serving as the goaltender of record in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres Nov. 12. Scrivens then started the next three games, posting 23 saves in a 3-2 comeback victory over the New York Islanders Nov. 14 and recording consecutive shutouts against the New Jersey Devils Nov. 15 (26 saves) and New York Rangers Nov. 17 (37 saves). The 27-year-old native of Spruce Grove, Alta., has not allowed a goal in his last 155:02 of playing time and leads the NHL with a 1.24 goals-against average, .955 save percentage and three shutouts in eight appearances this season.

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[Reaper45]

It'll probably be a jinx, but good for him.

 

[Censored23]

Always like Scrivens, and it looks like he's found his stride in L.A. Hope he keeps it up.

 

[Ollie Weeks]

Every win he gives us means another couple worry free days while our wounded heal. He's been coming through in spades.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

So happy for him He sure derserves it after keeping the kings in the last 4 games. Its certianly helped that the defense is starting to gel at least i think so. Hopes he keeps it up

 

[Reclamation Project]

His work ethic and character is off the charts. Very happy for him.

 

[Ron*]

For a guy that has basically been comic relief up until now, his play has been an incredibly pleasant surprise.

The rest of the league must be shaking their head in wonder and in envy in regard to our good luck in the goaltending sector.

 

[Butch 19]

I'm getting all teary-eyed just thinking about how good LaBarbera was going to be in L.A.

 

[KingsCorona]

Yeah! The Professor is awesome!
We couldn't have hoped for a better backup goaltender, he has been outstanding.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Best start since 1991 for the Kings?

There's a little factoid that slipped in there.

 

[FrozenRoyalty]

Losing Scrambly Play Has Helped Ben Scrivens Shine In Goal For LA Kings

 

[crazyaces**]

Sigh...wish you were here with us Ben--Signed a Leafs fan