Steve Palumbo: Ducks plagued by their own inconsistency

Maddening - straight nuts - Bern makes the save on Kes - Av's go down and score ... whatta gonna do. but all the penalties... damn boys .. and can we do something with #10 worthless... the top line again yesterday was hot garbage... since #10 came back Getz ice cold -
Can't have 3rd and 4th lines be the best every game -

"Yes, Jonathan Bernier had a good game. Yes, the Andrew Cogliano suspension cast a dark cloud over the team and yes, they played the night before,....."

No they didn't. The Kings game was Saturday night, Colorado game Monday afternoon. (Colorado also played Sat. night)

How many games have the Ducks played with their full compliment of players (not including Eaves)? Probably around 5 ALL SEASON. With the team being 4 points out of playoff position, I'm not in panic mode just yet. You shouldn't be either Steve.

I want to say thank you to Andrew Cogliano for accomplishing what he did. We'll never be able to comprehend the sacrifices you've made to keep the streak alive, and I'll always admire you as a person and as a hockey player.

Ya know, it's hard to win hockey games when you take 6 penalties. This shouldn't be news to anyone. The impact of a penalty is so much more than just having to kill off a penalty. In this game it cost the Ducks 12 minutes of effective players having no chance to be effective. I'm a Perry fan, and the past bit has been tough, but what's even tougher is watching a game knowing his opportunity to be effective is diminished due to egrigous lack of discipline.

Where is the line? What is the line? Am I going to win the retaliation game, or am I going to win the game on the scoreboard? It's been the former too often, and what pisses me off, is the transition game loses its footing when this team goes on the PK, and then where's your forecheck? Well there is no forecheck, because there isn't a clicking transition game, because this is the NHL and it's a build, and when the first part isn't working the second part isn't going to work.

I know this group can be better, but they need to start showing it. You win as a team and lose as a team, so figure it out.

Andrew Cogliano can suck it. Cryn like a baby over his.."I was tough and showed the LAK that a cheap shot gave me so much respect with my team mates.... Pathetic. Go OC go! Your awesome.

Andrew Cogliano can suck it. Cryn like a baby over his.."I was tough and showed the LAK that a cheap shot gave me so much respect with my team mates.... Pathetic. Go OC go! Your awesome.
- Kings fan since72

We are awesome, as was Cogliano's massive streak. Still butt hurt over the rumping your LAK received the other day? I'd say let it go, but that's a difficult task for an alcoholic. Not saying you can't handle your liquor, but the proof is in the pudding! Enjoy your hangover tomorrow, I know every person who comes in contact with you will

We are awesome, as was Cogliano's massive streak. Still butt hurt over the rumping your LAK received the other day? I'd say let it go, but that's a difficult task for an alcoholic. Not saying you can't handle your liquor, but the proof is in the pudding! Enjoy your hangover tomorrow, I know every person who comes in contact with you will
- IGotTheMemo

He did seem a little drunk in his post! Rumping? Two bad goals allowed by Quick. The Ducks did outplay the Kings, no doubt but they came close to blowing their lead. As bad as the Kings played, the Ducks inched by. I’d be worried about the Ducks poor play more then Cogs streak!

He did seem a little drunk in his post! Rumping? Two bad goals allowed by Quick. The Ducks did outplay the Kings, no doubt but they came close to blowing their lead. As bad as the Kings played, the Ducks inched by. I’d be worried about the Ducks poor play more then Cogs streak!
- arh777

I'm hoping if the team can stay healthy over the next couple of months, consistent lines will result in consistent play. They haven't really had a stable lineup all season.

We used to shut other teams down the 3rd period. Now we have a tendency to let other teams either back in the game or take over the game. Not a good trend.

I'm hoping if the team can stay healthy over the next couple of months, consistent lines will result in consistent play. They haven't really had a stable lineup all season.

We used to shut other teams down the 3rd period. Now we have a tendency to let other teams either back in the game or take over the game. Not a good trend.
- quackup

Agreed, I have no faith in the Kings right now! I don’t believe the Kings will make the playoffs. The Ducks have a much better chance in my view.

Well I'm 4-0 in games I've gone to this season. Hoping to make it 5-0 tonight but kinda nervous. Penguins are playing much better as of late, if the Ducks played like they did in CO I'll probably drink my sorrows away in the 2nd.

I'm hoping if the team can stay healthy over the next couple of months, consistent lines will result in consistent play. They haven't really had a stable lineup all season.

We used to shut other teams down the 3rd period. Now we have a tendency to let other teams either back in the game or take over the game. Not a good trend.
- quackup

And we did it again last night. Fortunate to hold on for the win.