The Los Angeles Kings failed to advance to the Cup Final on Sunday, falling to the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0 in Game 5.
PHOTO: Staples Center Transformation Underway
Last night, it was a delicate dance that switched the Staples Center floor from its Clippers theme to the Lakers theme. On Sunday, the task is a bit bigger. Crews are hard at work right now, switching out the ice used for Sunday’s L.A. Kings game and laying down the Clippers’ hardwood for this evening’s matchup.
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Read Article >Darryl Sutter Doesn’t Like Talking
“Play in their zone. We’re doing a good job of it. Keep it up.”
-- via NBC’s bench interview with Darryl Sutter
Read Article >Coyotes Penalty Kill Continues To Be Solid
Ray Whitney Takes Ill-Advised Roughing Penalty
He grabbed Voynov in a head lock and while it appeared as though the officials were going to let it go initially, he held on far too long and was whistled for a deserved roughing penalty.
Not the start Phoenix needed. A veteran like Whitney — who’s played more playoff games than anybody in a white jersey today — should know better.
Read Article >NHL Playoffs 2012, Kings Vs. Coyotes Game 4: Game Time, TV Coverage And More
The Coyotes will try to send the series back to Phoenix by winning Game 4. If Phoenix is going to have a chance, they are going to need better play from goaltender Mike Smith. In the first three games of the series, Smith has allowed nine goals, saving 106-of-115 shots.
Sunday’s Game 4 is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC.
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