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[Tuesday's FTB] OK, So The Leafs Lost To The Kings
No big deal.I was only able to watch the first period of last night's game, but it seems that it could have been much, much worse. Drew Doughty is an incredible player to watch, and the Kings skate so,...
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Rangers-Islanders rivalry heats up; Lineup unchanged; NYR sends two scouts to...
Bantering Points for Tuesday, January 13, 2015.The Rangers-Islanders rivalry, or whatever you want to call it at this stage, is certainly ramping up. For the first time in a very long time, both teams...
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New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings: Game Preview #45
It is time for the annual road trip through California; the New Jersey Devils will begin it against the Los Angeles Kings. This game preview notes who is now sick for New Jersey and how the Kings are...
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New Jersey Devils at Los Angeles Kings: Game StreamĀ #45
It is time for the annual road trip through California; the New Jersey Devils will begin it against the Los Angeles Kings. This game stream will consist of all posts relevant to tonight's game.The...
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Kings Gameday: What? No Jagr?
That joke is always topicalSo Tyler Toffoli doesn't have the mumps or a yeast infection or severe diarrhea. He has an enlarged spleen. That's totally normal. Turns out though, he's not the only one...
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Maple Leafs at Ducks Preview: No More Caryle
The Leafs are in town for the only time this season, and as usual, they'll bring a couple familiar faces with them, just not the same familiar faces they brought last year.Coming off an emotional win...
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LA Kings Top 25 Under 25, #1: Drew Doughty
We know he's the best King under 25, so let's talk Norris, shall we?As expected, the #1 pick in this countdown was unanimous:RankPlayerDOBNationalityDraftVote TotalLast Year1Drew Doughty12/8/1989CAN2...
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Game Day #44: Devils @ Kings Preview
New Jersey Devils v Los Angeles KingsTime: 7:30 PM PSTTV: Fox Sports West, MSG+Enemy Reading: In Lou We TrustLineups:New Jersey DevilsHenrique-Gomez-Bernier Zubrus-Cammalleri-Ryder Elias-Zajac-Havlat...
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Devils @ Kings Recap: Who Wants to See Some Breakdowns?
And I'm not talking about when I broke down in tears after the fourth goal.New Jersey 5, Los Angeles 3. Let's get the good stuff out of the way before I force you to look at all five New Jersey Devils...
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Offensive Outburst Propels Devils to 5-3 Victory Over the Kings
The New Jersey Devils started the first game of their California road trip with a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. A four goal second period helped the Devils build up a comfortable lead that...
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Stats: Player Expectations At The 41-Game Mark
OK, I'll start this post of by looking at where Canucks players are projected to finish the regular season in the basic stats categories. The 41-game mark is exactly half-way through the season so all...
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Devils in the Details - 1/16/2015: Marty's Future Edition
New Jersey Devils & Related Hockey Links for 1/16/15Your links for today:Devils LinksThe Devils took it to the Kings in a 5-3 win, Wednesday night. [Fire and Ice]Hockey LinksNow that the Blues have...
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Ducks Gameday: FOR8VER
Rob Blake is complete trash and so is anyone who ever cheered for him. Ducks @ Kings.As is tradition here at Battle of California whenever two teams from the best state in the union face off against...
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Kings Gameday: BL4KE
Blfourke? Ah fuck it.If there was a running timer for how long I booed Rob Blake it would be well over three hours. I booed him in person, I booed him while watching him on TV, I booed him when he was...
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Ducks @ Kings Preview: Familiar Foes in the Freeway Faceoff
After splitting the season series to this point, with one win and one overtime or shootout loss each, the Ducks and Kings showdown tonight in Los Angeles.Tonight marks the third of five meetings...
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Calgary Flames in San Jose game preview: The Sharks meet Kiprusoff's...
Both teams have two-game winning streaks going but one team has a really cool goalie named Joni with great hair. I love the Sharks. I'm not going to hide it. They're the only tolerable team in...
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Laughing Off Jonathan Quick's Struggles
It's the end of Jonathan Quick's save % and I feel fine.Jonathan Quick is playing the worst hockey of his career.That is, according to unadjusted save percentage over a 15-game stretch (including...
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Game Day #45: Kings-Ducks Preview
The Rob Blake "I really like you but I'm not in love with you" jersey retirement ceremonyLos Angeles Kings v Anaheim Ducks(Staples Center)Time: 6:30 PMTV: FSWEnemy reading:Anaheim CallingDucks...
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Rob Blake's son plays with Spider-Man toy during dad's jersey retirement
Spidey is way more interesting than his dad's speech. It's a big night for Los Angeles Kings legend Rob Blake. The newest Hockey Hall of Famer is in L.A. for his jersey retirement, and he brought his...
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Andersen Backstops Ducks To 3-2 Shootout Win Over Kings
Duck netminder Frederik Andersen stood strong to help lift Anaheim to a shootout victory over the LA Kings at Staples Center on Saturday Night. Despite falling behind twice through regulation, the...
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