Stop me if you've heard this one before. The LA Kings are up 3 games to zero in a playoff series. It sounds familiar because it's happened in every series so far for the Kings in the playoffs this year. They beat the Phoenix Coyotes 2-1 on Thursday night, and don't show any signs of slowing down now.
To be honest, I was a little worried after the first period in Thursday's game. The Kings looked sluggish, weren't passing well, and looked very nervous when they had the puck in the Phoenix zone. Then when the Coyotes took a lead shortly after the 2nd period started, I really became worried. But Anze Kopitar put those worries to bed rather quickly. He tied the game on a breakaway and the momentum clearly swung in the Kings favor. They absolutely dominated the 3rd period, with Phoenix barely being able to cross into the Kings zone. They played good disciplined hockey, and just like it has for the whole playoffs, it payed off.
Sunday the Kings go for the sweep. Think about that. If the Kings win Sunday, they'll be in the Stanley Cup Finals having only lost 1 game so far in the playoffs. While there were some ESPN analysts who predicted they would make it that far before the season started, no one would have guessed they would be this dominant in the postseason. They're peaking at the absolute perfect time, and everyone is contributing. Quick is standing on his head, the defense is playing great, and the offense is clicking. They're just playing really, really good hockey, and I'm enjoying every minute of it.
It's worth noting that Hanzal will be back for the Coyotes on Sunday, and since it's literally do or die for them, I expect a crazy game. Hopefully I'll have some good pictures to post.
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