Elliott: Jonathan Quick carries the torch as Kings open playoffs
2 years, 7 months ago

Elliott: Jonathan Quick carries the torch as Kings open playoffs

LA Times  

The symbolism seemed obvious when Kings coach Todd McLellan chose Cal Petersen over Jonathan Quick as the starting goaltender for the team’s season opener in October. Challenged to withstand the team’s wave of injuries, the missteps of a young defense, and the pressure of frequent one-goal games, Quick produced gutsy performances when the Kings’ postseason chances were iffy. “Five guys on the ice — six with Quickie.” Edmonton Oilers center Derek Ryan, left, tries to score on Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick during the third period April 7 at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings can’t match the Oilers’ prolific scoring — second-line center Leon Draisaitl was fourth in scoring with 110 points — or Edmonton’s potent power play, which had a 26% success rate.

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Frustrated Kings have no answer for high-scoring Oilers in Game 3 blowout loss
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Frustrated Kings have no answer for high-scoring Oilers in Game 3 blowout loss

LA Times  

Kings forward Quinton Byfield gets into a scuffle with Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brett Kulak in the third period of the Kings’ 6-1 loss in Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night. The Kings certainly haven’t found a way to do it, with Hyman, Draisaitl and McDavid combining for five goals and three assists Friday in a 6-1 Oilers win …

Kings look uninspired in blowout loss to Edmonton Oilers in Game 1
8 months ago

Kings look uninspired in blowout loss to Edmonton Oilers in Game 1

LA Times  

Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard celebrates with Connor McDavid and other teammates after a third-period goal during a 7-4 win over the Kings in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Monday. The Kings turned shaky after the first five minutes and it didn’t take long for the Oilers to take advantage, with Hyman deflecting a McDavid pass from the edge …

Kings lose to struggling Flames, fail to make up ground in wild-card race
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings lose to struggling Flames, fail to make up ground in wild-card race

LA Times  

Calgary’s Jonathan Huberdeau tries to position himself for a rebound in front of Kings goaltender David Rittich during the Kings’ 4-2 loss Saturday. Nazem Kadri had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 16 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Kings 4-2 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak. Kings captain Anze Kopitar also scored and …

Kings players and fans honor Jonathan Quick's L.A. career
11 months ago

Kings players and fans honor Jonathan Quick's L.A. career

LA Times  

His posture was so familiar. New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick protects the goal during the first period against the Kings on Saturday night. “It felt really strange because he’s on the other team but it was emotional for a lot of our guys and very deserving.” Kings goalie David Rittich, whose left toenail save on Alexis Lafrenière during a …

Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore power Kings to victory over Flames
1 year ago

Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore power Kings to victory over Flames

LA Times  

Kings forward Quinton Byfield, left, celebrates with goaltender Cam Talbot after a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. Quinton Byfield scored twice, Trevor Moore got his team-leading 16th goal, and the Kings defeated the Calgary Flames 5-3 Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. “I thought we were significantly better when we had the opportunity, especially early …

How Jonathan Quick is helping Vegas hit Stanley Cup jackpot
1 year, 6 months ago

How Jonathan Quick is helping Vegas hit Stanley Cup jackpot

LA Times  

The Vegas Golden Knights weren’t expecting they’d get in-his-prime Jonathan Quick when they acquired the 37-year-old goaltender from Columbus, a day after the Kings had traded the backbone of their 2012 and 2014 Stanley Cup championship teams to the Blue Jackets. “He’s playing the way he is because of the work he put in throughout his career.” Hill, who was …

'Pissed off' Kings must improve in 3 key areas to beat Oilers
1 year, 7 months ago

'Pissed off' Kings must improve in 3 key areas to beat Oilers

LA Times  

Kings forward Gabe Vilardi tangles with Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto during the second period of the Kings’ season-ending loss in Game 6 of the first-round series. “But right now we’ve just got to regroup and try to come back better next year.” The Kings are looking toward next year instead of the next round because Edmonton, after years of …

Elliott: Kings are routed in Game 5 against Oilers, face brink
1 year, 7 months ago

Elliott: Kings are routed in Game 5 against Oilers, face brink

LA Times  

The Kings’ Viktor Arvidsson, middle, vies for the puck against the Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, and Darnell Nurse during Game 5. The Oilers’ scoring spree — a strong follow-up to their 5-4 overtime comeback win in Game 4 — put the Kings one loss from the end of a season they thought would go long. The Kings’ Trevor Moore, …

Jonathan Quick's legacy with the Kings written with Stanley Cups
1 year, 9 months ago

Jonathan Quick's legacy with the Kings written with Stanley Cups

LA Times  

As the Kings rebuilt yet again in the early 2000s, it became clear their goaltender of the future was likely to be a guy named Jonathan. “It’s motivating,” Quick told reporters in Las Vegas before he made his Golden Knights debut as the backup to Adin Hill on Friday. “He’s had a great career and I know full well today …

Kings still coming to terms with Jonathan Quick on Vegas
1 year, 9 months ago

Kings still coming to terms with Jonathan Quick on Vegas

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick holds his mask during a timeout against the Nashville Predators on Jan. 21. “He gets to stay close to home, with his family, and gets to play for a team that’s in the playoff picture and is going for the Stanley Cup.” The Golden Knights undoubtedly liked Quick’s competitiveness, pedigree and playoff experience enough to ignore …

Kings’ Jonathan Quick trade is shocking and risky — even if it makes sense
1 year, 9 months ago

Kings’ Jonathan Quick trade is shocking and risky — even if it makes sense

New York Times  

When you’re an NHL general manager, you’ve got the big chair, and with that sometimes comes making cold, hard decisions with your roster, especially as you start making the journey toward icing a group that you hope will be the last one standing at the end of the season. If trading Jonathan Quick and two draft picks — in a …

Jonathan Quick reaches milestone as scoring surge carries Kings past Islanders
1 year, 10 months ago

Jonathan Quick reaches milestone as scoring surge carries Kings past Islanders

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick stops a shot by New York Islanders forward Matt Martin during the first period of the Kings’ 3-2 win Friday. Phillip Danault, Arthur Kaliyev and Gabe Vilardi scored in the second period and the Kings ended a two-game skid by defeating the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night. The guys that are at the top …

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick moves into third in wins for American-born goalies
1 year, 10 months ago

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick moves into third in wins for American-born goalies

New York Times  

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick made 16 saves in Friday’s 3-2 win over the New York Islanders for his 370th career victory, moving him into third place among American-born goalies. Here’s what you should know: Quick moved past Tom Barrasso in career wins, now trailing only John Vanbiesbrouck and Ryan Miller. Backstory Quick was drafted by Los Angeles with …

Kings' goaltending problems exposed in loss to Dallas Stars
1 year, 11 months ago

Kings' goaltending problems exposed in loss to Dallas Stars

LA Times  

Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley watches play during a 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Copley gave up a flurry of soft goals and was replaced by Quick in the second period of a 4-0 loss to the Dallas Stars in the Kings’ final home game before a six-game trip that begins Saturday in Nashville. Maybe his poorest …

Kings make statement with win over Connor McDavid and Oilers
1 year, 11 months ago

Kings make statement with win over Connor McDavid and Oilers

LA Times  

Kings players celebrate an open-net goal by Viktor Arvidsson as Edmonton’s Kailer Yamamoto skates past them during their 6-3 win over the Oilers on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. “We feel really good right now,” Kings defenseman Drew Doughty said after their 6-3 victory at Crypto.com Arena, their ninth win in the last 12 games. “There’s good teams that never go …

Kings' Jonathan Quick isn't ready to stop fighting for wins
2 years, 1 month ago

Kings' Jonathan Quick isn't ready to stop fighting for wins

LA Times  

More than a dozen goaltenders have challenged Jonathan Quick’s hold on the Kings’ net. Quick said his 6-6-1 record “is something I need to be better at,” politely omitting he hasn’t consistently gotten the defensive support he once could rely on. After all this time — Quick made his NHL debut on Dec. 6, 2007, and became a regular in …

Vilardi, Quick carry Kings to 1-0 win over Wild
2 years, 1 month ago

Vilardi, Quick carry Kings to 1-0 win over Wild

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabe Vilardi scored his second consecutive game-winning goal, Jonathan Quick made 21 saves and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Minnesota Wild 1-0 on Tuesday night. You need to make saves when the team needs you.” Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty had the assists on Vilardi’s 10th goal of the season to help the Kings earn their …

L.A. Kings goalie Cal Petersen needs to show more after six-goal opening game
2 years, 2 months ago

L.A. Kings goalie Cal Petersen needs to show more after six-goal opening game

New York Times  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Cal Petersen got his season going over the weekend and there doesn’t figure to be a long wait until his next start. The team and the goalie can only hope that Petersen’s next start isn’t the 60-minute high-wire act that his season debut turned into on Saturday in Minnesota. I think there’s a lot of kinks …

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