Game 2 Recap: Colorado comes back to take 2-1 win in overtime

TL;DR

The Colorado Avalanche secured a 2-1 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Gabe Landeskog tied the game late in regulation, and Nic Roy scored the winning goal in overtime.

Key points

Colorado Avalanche won 2-1 in overtime against LA Kings
Gabe Landeskog tied the game late in regulation
Nic Roy scored the winning goal in overtime
Next game is scheduled for Thursday at 8 p.m. MT
Game took place at Ball Arena in Denver

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DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 21: Gabriel Landeskog #92 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates after a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Another game at Ball Arena in this first round series against the LA Kings where the Colorado Avalanche hoped to sweep the home portion of the opening schedule. While it took until just before the clock struck midnight, the Avalanche achieved just that with a 2-1 overtime victory. **The Game** The first period was defined with cheap shots and fruitless power plays as seven minor penalties were called and the teams combined went through five power plays. No score was put on the board but Colorado did hold a 14-6 shot advantage through the first frame. Martin Nečas was the recipient of one of those cheap shots on a high hit to the head. He had to sit out for a bit but returned to the ice by the end of the period. The start of the second period saw the Avalanche take a penalty on Quinton Byfield whilst on their own power play which was deemed worthy of a penalty shot. Scott Wedgewood stonewalled the young forward and the game remained scoreless. Right after that a pane of glass shattered behind the Kings bench and there was a lengthy delay. That loss of momentum didn’t help as it was an ugly period with only eight shots apiece and still a scoreless game after 40 minutes of play. Some urgency that developed at the end of the second period carried over to the third as suddenly this game was ripe for either team to claim it. With under seven minutes to go in the game a goal finally found its way into the back of the net — just unfortunately it counted for the Kings. broke through on the power play just like he did late in the contest in Game 1. Of course this game wouldn’t end quietly as Gabe Landeskog tied the score with just over three minutes to go. As the Kings are no stranger to overtime having been a NHL record 33 times in the regular season, an extra frame was needed to settle the 1-1 tie at the end of regulation. After half a period of back-and-forth action Nic Roy broke through on Colorado’s second shot in overtime to give the Avalanche the 2-1 victory. **Takeaways** It will be interesting to see if Jared Bednar chooses to ride the momentum and decline to make any lineup changes leaving and out of action as the Avalanche hope to wrap up the series on the road. **Upcoming** The series shifts to with the first game on Thursday night. Puck drop is at 8 p.m. MT televised on TNT.

Q&A

What was the final score of Game 2 between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings?

The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Colorado Avalanche after overtime.

Who scored the tying goal for the Avalanche in Game 2?

Gabe Landeskog scored the tying goal for the Avalanche with just over three minutes remaining in regulation.

When is the next game in the series between the Avalanche and Kings?

The next game in the series is scheduled for Thursday night at 8 p.m. MT in Los Angeles.

How did the Avalanche perform in overtime during Game 2?

The Avalanche scored the winning goal in overtime, with Nic Roy netting the goal on their second shot in the extra period.

Game 2 Recap: Colorado comes back to take 2-1 win in overtime

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