GDT: Kings @ Leafs - Dec 11

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Last 10: Los Angeles 6-1-3; Toronto 3-5-2

Season series: This is the first of two games. The Los Angeles Kings won at the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2 in a shootout, on Dec. 19, 2011. The Kings have not lost in Toronto since Nov. 12, 2002.

Big story: Toronto goalie Jonathan Bernier will start against the team that traded him June 23. Rookie goalie Martin Jones was first off the ice at the Kings morning skate Wednesday and likely will start.

Who's hot: Jones is 3-0-0 with an 0.65 GAA and .973 save percentage. Forward Tyler Toffoli has four goals in his past four games. Forward Jarret Stoll has a point in four straight. … Gardiner has a point in three straight. Forward Jay McClement scored Sunday, his first goal in 30 games.

Go :kings:

 

[MMarch]

Have to DVR this one as the Hawks are on at 5, but I am really looking forward to this slobber knocker. Too bad Colton Orr is injured for this one.

 

[Leafsfan1967]

Just to add: Phaneuf is out for the first of his two game suspension. Joffrey Lupul should be back in the lineup tonight back from a groin injury. The Leafs should be rested for this one haven't played since Sunday. The Kings spanked the Habs last night, so hopefully Toronto can take advantage of their opponents back to back situation?

I'm not sure who is going to fill Dion's 23-28 minutes, but I'm not feeling good vibes about this game. I get the whole Bernier against his former team scenario, but I think Reimer has been the better goalie of late. I'm guessing he'll probably get the start tomorrow against St. Louis? They have been sharing the starts on back to back nights, so I doubt anything will change in that regards.

GO LEAFS GO!!!

 

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:kings: :goal: Drew Doughty assists to Richards and Carter

La up 1-0

 

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:leafs: :goal: Franson assists to Kessel and Gardiner

All tied up at 1-1

 

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:kings: :goal: Carter assists to Voynov and Nolan

Kings up 2-1

 

[Leafsfan1967]

I'm sorry, but Bernier has to stop that shot from there, and what the heck was Ranger thinking?

 

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:kings: :goal: Clifford assists to Toffoli and Richards

3-1 La :dance:

 

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:kings: win 3-1 :dance:

Another solid game by Jones winning his 4th straight win!

 

[coxy15]

Finally, a defensive effort and what happens?Martin
Jones,that's what.This Leafs team is killing me here.
Had to have this one tonight with a "tired" team coming.
Now with St.Louis and the Hawks coming up,this can
easily turn into another 4 game losing streak.This is why
I stopped watching after the Pittsburgh farse.Just can't
put it together all at once and I don't think they will
any time soon.Too bad really and this is me just from checking
in on NHL.com from time to time.Must be a pleasure to
watch.