NHL PLAYOFFS ROUND 3 | Kings win series 4-1

[RunDogGun]

My neighbor is a huge Kings fan, and he knows a few players on that team. He works for an Internet sports network, and maybe he will get some tickets. Would be fun to go to the game in my Coyotes jersey.

Very nice. How far are you from Glendale Arena?

I live just north of LA. So, pretty far. The game(s) I could maybe go to would be here in LA.

[SunsRback4Good]

My neighbor is a huge Kings fan, and he knows a few players on that team. He works for an Internet sports network, and maybe he will get some tickets. Would be fun to go to the game in my Coyotes jersey.

Very nice. How far are you from Glendale Arena?

I live just north of LA. So, pretty far. The game(s) I could maybe go to would be here in LA.

Ah, I see. That would be nice rooting for Yotes at Staples Center. Brings back memories rooting for Suns at their arena.

[SunsRback4Good]

They have a poll on a hockey forum who's the better goalie Smith, Quick or even. So, 49 people chose Jonathan Quick, 14 chose Mike Smith, and 30 said even.

[DirtyDez]

Mike Smith.

[SunsRback4Good]

Mike Smith.

That sums up our first 2 rounds. hehe

[SunsRback4Good]

A look back at the Coyotes and Kings in 2011-12

October 20, 2011, Jobing.com Arena -- Kings 2, Coyotes 0

October 29, 2011, Jobing.com Arena -- Coyotes 3, Kings 2 (OT)

December 26, 2011, Staples Center -- Kings 4, Coyotes 3

January 5, 2012, Staples Center -- Kings 1, Coyotes 0 (OT)

February 16, 2012, Staples Center -- Coyotes 1, Kings 0

February 21, 2012, Jobing.com Arena -- Coyotes 5, Kings 4 (SO)

This teams have faced each other 6 times during the regular season, splitting their games 3-3 against each other.

[SunsRback4Good]

Here is the full schedule for our next series. We only know the times for our first 2 games the rest is unknown. Game 1 begins Sunday @ 5pm in Glendale. While game 2 is Tuesday @ 6pm again at Glendale.

Go Yotes!!!


2012 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 8 PM LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX NBCSN,
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 9 PM LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX NBCSN,
PHOENIX AT LOS ANGELES TBD
PHOENIX AT LOS ANGELES TBD
LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX TBD
PHOENIX AT LOS ANGELES TBD
LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX TBD

[DirtyDez]

This one is going 6-7 games. I have Phoenix because of Mike Smith. He doesn't give up cheapos.

[SunsRback4Good]

This one is going 6-7 games. I have Phoenix because of Mike Smith. He doesn't give up cheapos.

I'm not very confident with this series knowing how good Kings have played so far. But I believe in Mike Smith he's an excellent goalie and like u stated doesn't allow cheap goals. In playoffs teams mostly scored on him through redirection or 2nd opportunities. Let's hope for a great series as I myself believe it will go 6-7 games.

[DirtyDez]

This one is going 6-7 games. I have Phoenix because of Mike Smith. He doesn't give up cheapos.

I'm not very confident with this series knowing how good Kings have played so far. But I believe in Mike Smith he's an excellent goalie and like u stated doesn't allow cheap goals. In playoffs teams mostly scored on him through redirection or 2nd opportunities. Let's hope for a great series as I myself believe it will go 6-7 games.

Yeah LA's offense has looked good lately. Who's our best defender, Larsson or Morris?

[SunsRback4Good]

This one is going 6-7 games. I have Phoenix because of Mike Smith. He doesn't give up cheapos.

I'm not very confident with this series knowing how good Kings have played so far. But I believe in Mike Smith he's an excellent goalie and like u stated doesn't allow cheap goals. In playoffs teams mostly scored on him through redirection or 2nd opportunities. Let's hope for a great series as I myself believe it will go 6-7 games.

Yeah LA's offense has looked good lately. Who's our best defender, Larsson or Morris?

From what I hear, Morris is our best defender. It was great seeing him score a goal in previous series.

Larson is very young, going to be great watching him grow with this team.

[bwgood77]

They have a poll on a hockey forum who's the better goalie Smith, Quick or even. So, 49 people chose Jonathan Quick, 14 chose Mike Smith, and 30 said even.

It's interesting how close their save percentages are for the postseason and regular season.

Regular season Smith leads him by .001, .930 to .929

http://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/playe ... asontype/2

Post season Quick leads by .001, .949 to .948

http://espn.go.com/nhl/statistics/playe ... rt/savePct

However, Smith has faced 400 shot attempts while Quick has only faced 274, so their defense much be a lot better than ours, or we must have faced tougher offenses. That is 45% more shots on our goal. I guess we might have played a few more games too though. The shot discrepancy for the reg season was around 10%.

[ShawnBronald]

Does anyone else believe the 8 days of rest is going to hurt the Kings, even just a little? I mean, they were on an incredible roll to start the playoffs. Then, right at the peak of momentum...... 8 days off. Most of the time, a couple days off is fantastic (especially during the playoffs). But over a week, and while they were playing ridiculously well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed this gives the 'Yotes a slight edge.

[SunsRback4Good]

SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2012 8 PM LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX NBCSN, TSN, RDS
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 9 PM LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX NBCSN, TSN, RDS
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 9 PM PHOENIX AT LOS ANGELES NBCSN, TSN, RDS
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 3 PM PHOENIX AT LOS ANGELES NBC, CBC, RDS
*TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 9 PM LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX NBCSN, CBC, RDS
*THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 9 PM PHOENIX AT LOS ANGELES NBCSN, CBC, RDS
*SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012 8 PM LOS ANGELES AT PHOENIX TBD, CBC, RDS


Let the games begin.

[SunsRback4Good]

Does anyone else believe the 8 days of rest is going to hurt the Kings, even just a little? I mean, they were on an incredible roll to start the playoffs. Then, right at the peak of momentum...... 8 days off. Most of the time, a couple days off is fantastic (especially during the playoffs). But over a week, and while they were playing ridiculously well. I'm keeping my fingers crossed this gives the 'Yotes a slight edge.

Coyotes needed the rest because they were banged up. So, I don't mind having us resting 5+ days. Kings also had a week off.

[DirtyDez]

Since I'm a Suns fan I'm naturally paranoid. The league will want a LA/NY series.

[SunsRback4Good]

Since I'm a Suns fan I'm naturally paranoid. The league will want a LA/NY series.

I hope not.

Mike Smith won't allow it.

[Howard Mass]

You guys are aware that we have a Phoenix Coyotes Forum right?

[SunsRback4Good]

You guys are aware that we have a Phoenix Coyotes Forum right?

Yes, but since nobody posts there I've made a playoff thread here.

[SunsRback4Good]

Game 1 is starting in about 2 1/2 hours.