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LA Kings coach snaps at media after Game 4 loss to Edmonton Oilers
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The Edmonton Oilers stormed back to and this time completed an impressive comeback win in Game 5 against LA, causing the Kings coach to snap in his post game comments.
The Kings heavily shortened their bench in the third period and overtime, almost entirely benching two defenceman. The Oilers wore down the Kings, and coach Jim Hiller was confronted after the game.
Kings coach Jim Hiller snaps at media in post game comments
When confronted about his deployment decisions in the late stages of the game, Hiller snapped and insisted the Kings were deserving of a win. Too bad they lost, though.
How do I change it? Next question, please. We're that far away on the empty net. [Quinton Byfield] chips that one out, Bouchard makes a good play, we're not even talking about this. How bout that? That's your favourite question too, by the way.
- Jim Hiller
- Jim Hiller
Hiller was severely shortening his bench, and it may have put too much stress on some of his defenders, but the Edmonton Oilers were not going to be denied last night's win.
For whatever the reason, the Oilers have been able to shift into another gear with the game on the lineup late in games this playoffs - and that's a trait they had in last year's run too.
With any game on the line, McDavid and Draisaitl can drag the team toward a win if it's close in the third period. With added contributions from Bouchard, Perry, and more, the Oilers star power can overwhelm the Kings.
Now with two dramatic comebacks and a tied series, momentum has shifted in favour of the Oilers - and Kings' coach Jim Hiller is seeing exactly that.
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AVRIL 28 | 771 ANSWERS LA Kings coach snaps at media after Game 4 loss to Edmonton Oilers Do you think Jim Hiller costed his team the game, or were the Oilers coming back regardless? | ||
| Kings coach is cooked | 310 | 40.2 % |
| Oilers are undeniable | 461 | 59.8 % |
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