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Avalanche take 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Kings
TL;DR
The Colorado Avalanche lead the series 1-0 against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL playoffs. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT in Denver.
Key points
- Avalanche lead series 1-0
- Game 2 scheduled for Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT
- Avalanche won last meeting 2-1
Colorado AvalancheLos Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division)
Denver; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
LINE: Avalanche -275, Kings +224; over/under is 5.5
NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Avalanche lead series 1-0
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the fifth time this season. The Avalanche won the previous meeting 2-1.
Colorado has a 27-9-6 record at home and a 55-16-11 record overall. The Avalanche have a +101 scoring differential, with 298 total goals scored and 197 allowed.
Los Angeles has gone 20-11-11 on the road and 35-27-20 overall. The Kings have given up 238 goals while scoring 220 for a -18 scoring differential.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has scored 53 goals with 74 assists for the Avalanche. Martin Necas has three goals and five assists over the past 10 games.
Artemi Panarin has 28 goals and 56 assists for the Kings. Adrian Kempe has scored nine goals and added two assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 7-2-1, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.2 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 1.8 goals per game.
Kings: 6-2-2, averaging three goals, 4.5 assists, 3.3 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.
INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed.
Kings: Kevin Fiala: out for season (leg).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Avalanche and Kings?
The Colorado Avalanche currently lead the series 1-0 against the Los Angeles Kings.
When is Game 2 of the Avalanche vs. Kings playoff series?
Game 2 of the Avalanche vs. Kings playoff series is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT.
What was the outcome of the last meeting between the Avalanche and Kings?
The Colorado Avalanche won the last meeting against the Los Angeles Kings 2-1.
