Postgame notes

By Rich Hammond on December 29, 2008 10:10 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) |

Postgame notes from the Kings...

-- Columbus' goal 18:36 into the second period broke the Kings' consecutive scoreless streak against the Blue Jackets at 186:39 (dating back to last season).

-- Jonathan Quick was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week (ending Dec. 28). He posted a 2-1-0 record with a 0.67 GAA, .958 save percentage and two shutouts in three games. Quick is the first Kings award-winner since Anze Kopitar was named No. 3 Star of the Week Dec. 9, 2007.

-- Quick has stopped 134 of 143 shots in six appearances this season (.937 save percentage).

-- The Kings have allowed 101 goals through 37 games this season. Through 37 games last season they allowed 125.

-- The Kings finished the 2008 calendar year 33-35-11.

2 Comments

Anonymous said:

Rich said:"The Kings have allowed 101 goals through 37 games this season. Through 37 games last season they allowed 125."

What is the difference in the offense though?

December 29, 2008 10:27 PM

Rich Hammond said:

Last season: 99 goals.
This season: 95 goals.

I might have to double-check this season's total...it appears that it might be 102.

December 29, 2008 10:35 PM

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