I appreciate it when a game of hockey follows a narrative. Sure, it’s annoying when a narrative is forced on you while you’re trying to focus on what’s actually happening, but on some nights, you’re lucky enough to have a full Shakespearean drama unfold in front of your eyes.
Last night, the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers gave us a rich tapestry, and we didn’t even realize it was happening until the second half of the game.
The 5-0 win for the Kings started off pretty entertaining, mind you. I couldn’t believe it was scoreless after 20 minutes, given the caliber of scoring chances happening at both ends of the ice.