Getty Images It looked like the Los Angeles Kings were going to get at least a well-earned charity point on Sunday, but a late Jonathan Ericsson goal gave the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 regulation win instead. Let’s get to the talking points.
- Jimmy Howard rarely receives many plaudits, yet he’s been putting up strong numbers recently. Is it time to really start considering him an elite goalie?
- Speaking of elite goalies, Jonathan Quick had a mostly solid afternoon but still let precious standings points slip away. Can he get it together this season?
- On that note, the unavoidable: will the Kings be able to pull another rabbit out of a hat and make a late postseason run again? They’re tied for the least points in the West with eight points and are five points behind the Dallas Stars (13) and St. Louis Blues (13) for one of the two last playoff spots.
- Detroit’s now in fifth place, extending its winning streak to three games. Should the Red Wings be considered a contender as usual?
- While Pavel Datsyuk dazzled as always, Henrik Zetterberg was the game’s second star with two assists and strong overall play. Do we forget about the Red Wings captain too easily when discussing all-world players?
Here are highlights from today’s wild game.
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Brassard says Marchand ‘doesn’t show any respect for his opponents’
May 25, 2013, 11:42 AM EDT
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This sounds a bit familiar.
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McKenzie: Canucks interested in Kings assistant Stevens for coaching job
May 25, 2013, 10:51 AM EDT
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He was Philly’s coach for four years.
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Playoffs tonight: Bruins and Red Wings look to finish things in Game 5
May 25, 2013, 9:57 AM EDT
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Chicago and New York look to live another day.
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His blue line experience was missed.
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One loss away from elimination.
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Dream match-up: Winterhawks, Seth Jones, advance to Memorial Cup final against Mooseheads
May 25, 2013, 1:03 AM EDT
Future of the NHL.
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Video: Penguins’ Neal scores a beauty to complete his first NHL playoff hat trick
May 25, 2013, 12:20 AM EDT
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Now, that’s a toe-drag.
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Was Friday’s loss his last NHL games?
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Penguins put on a ‘clinic’ in semifinal series win over Senators
May 24, 2013, 11:15 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh wins in five games.
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Bad blood, although this seemed unnecessary.
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Report: NHL to present Glendale with Coyotes ownership plan next week
May 24, 2013, 10:31 PM EDT
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Big developments coming out of the desert.
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Discuss: Penguins knock off the Senators in Game 5, headed to conference final
May 24, 2013, 10:27 PM EDT
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Await winner of Boston-New York.
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One-year, one-way.
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Kings’ Stoll skates for first time since Game 1 injury; has a ‘long ways to go’
May 24, 2013, 9:50 PM EDT
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L.A. can move to conference final with a win over the Sharks in Game 6.
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‘It’s because of the money’: KHL threat is real, says Blue Jackets GM
May 24, 2013, 9:19 PM EDT
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Not speaking about Bobrovsky, but in general.
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You be the judge.
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Phantom call?
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Report: Roy already kicking tires on possible Colorado assistants
May 24, 2013, 8:00 PM EDT
Including one of his coaching rivals from the QMJHL.
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Kunitz likely, Morrow unlikely (Update: correction, he’s in) for Pens in Game 5 vs. Sens
May 24, 2013, 7:01 PM EDT
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Dan Bylsma sticking with the same lineup.
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Kevin Prendergast (pictured) and longtime NHL netminder Ron Tugnutt were let go.
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Video: Highlights: Penguins crush Senators to move on
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Video: Neil hits Murray below the belt
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Video: Morrow's goal up for review in Game 5
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Video: Phantom penalty called on Crosby
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Video: I was there: Bruins stun Maple Leafs in Game 7
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Video: Top-seeded Blackhawks on brink of elimination
