I don't even really know where to begin. Going with the tradition of naming big games, I think that the "F'-up on Figueroa" is my title for it. Long story short, the LAKings blew a 4-0 lead and lost 5-6 in overtime. For a team that prides itself on defense, it had a monumental meltdown at the worst possible time. There was a lot of focus on the puck and over pursuit. The kind of play typical for your average rec team. I was hoping that some good news was coming last night, but the Duck/Preds series is tied 2-2.
Much was made of the game winner. As the Kings had 4 skaters back against 3 rushing Sharks. Except two of the Kings players were standing nearby and watching as Setoguchi put home the winner. The Kings are well trained to get back on the back check, but were asleep effort wise.
You could easily say that the Kings could be 3-0 in this series. That is true. Had they squeaked out the two OT games, Game 2 was all Kings. On the other hand, the Kings have completely blown two opportunities to win games. All that matters is the outcome of the series at this point. But history will be made either way. I am hoping that the Kings are able to overcome one of the most colossal meltdowns of Stanley Cup Playoff history.
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