Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings Game 4: Looking for a Sweep, Lines, Notes & How To Watch

The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche are looking to complete a first-round series sweep against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 2:50 p.m. MT and will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

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Key Stories to Watch

• The Avalanche have only trailed for 3:21 in this series, all of which came in the third period of Game 2 before a late game-tying goal from Gabe Landeskog. Colorado has outscored Los Angeles 8-4 in the series, with the Kings scoring three times on the power play. The Avs’ power play has struggled, going 0-for-9 so far. Theyll look to rebound in that category today.
• If the Avs complete the sweep, they’ll join the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round as the only two teams to do so. Colorado and Carolina were the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences this season. They are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the NHL.
• Josh Manson is unlikely to play after sustaining an upper-body injury on Thursday. Head coach Jared Bednar confirmed that the team is prepared to use Nick Blankenburg if Manson is unable to go. Bednar said Manson is still sore. He did not skate during Saturday’s practice.