Quick’s statistics aren’t what they were in 2012, but the Kings aren’t worried at all

Jonathan Quick’s record was a sparkling 16-4 when the Kings won the Stanley Cup championship in 2012. His goals-against average was a puny 1.41. His save percentage was a remarkable .946 and he recorded three shutouts. Was it any wonder he was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the MVP of the playoffs?

Quick’s record going into his second Stanley Cup Final appearance was a less-than-awe-inspiring 12-9. His goals-against average was a pedestrian 2.86. His save percentage was a lackluster .906 and he had one shutout.

Concerned? No, the Kings weren’t concerned going into Game 1.

“He’s been fabulous,” Kings coach Darryl Sutter said after the team’s morning skate. “Not looking at this year’s playoffs, I look at the whole body of work. I tell Jonathan all the time. You pick a goalie in one games. I want Jonathan Quick.”

Or as center Anze Kopitar said after the Kings eliminated the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals Sunday, “He’s there when we need him. I think it was about time we chipped in and saved his (butt) for a little bit, or for once. Plenty of times he’s saved our (butt).”

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