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| Topic | 2022-23 CE NHL Topic 4: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year |
| Ryven 04/18/23 3:47:28 PM #130: | As you can imagine, given that they played a full seven-game series last year, there is plenty of bad blood between these two teams. One particular incident that irked the Oilers during that series involved Kings defenseman Mikey Anderson, as he took Leon Draisaitl down to the ice during a scrum, which resulted in a high ankle sprain for the German forward. In a move many viewed as retribution, McDavid saw an opportunity to take a run at Anderson in a game less than a month ago and sent the Kings defenseman hard into the boards in what was a somewhat dangerous play. The Oilers captain received a two-minute minor for boarding, while Anderson left the game and was forced to miss some time afterward as a result. Though he has since returned and is good to go for this series, the Kings havent forgotten the hit. Never shy to give his opinion, Drew Doughty made sure to let the media know ahead of Monday nights game that he and his teammates werent happy with the McDavid hit at the time it happened. The 33-year-old was unable to play in last years series due to a wrist injury but is ready to go this time around, and you can count on him trying to get some retribution back on McDavid if the opportunity is there to do so. We didnt feel good about it, thats for sure, Doughty said referencing McDavids hit. (Anderson) was out for a week, week and a half. We lost some games without him, so we werent too happy about that. Its not something well forget. We dont wanna be going to the box, so I dont know if well be taking dumb penalties on them or anything like that, but if we get a chance to smack him, were going to try and do that. The plot thickens! --- 'We're not gonna make it, are we? People i mean.' 'It's in your nature to destroy yourselves.' ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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