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Los Angeles Kings at Avalanche Game 1: Playoffs Begin, Lines, Notes & How To Watch
TL;DR
The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings for Game 1 of their playoff series at 1:15 pm MT, broadcast on TNT. The Avalanche are healthy and ready, while the Kings welcome back Andrei Kuzmenko but are missing Kevin Fiala.
Key points
- Avalanche host Kings for Game 1 of playoffs
- Game starts at 1:15 pm MT on TNT
- Avalanche are fully healthy
- Kings welcome back Andrei Kuzmenko
- Kevin Fiala is out for the Kings
Colorado AvalancheLos Angeles KingsNazem KadriAndrei Kuzmenko
The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings for Game 1 of their first-round series at Ball Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 1:15 pm MT and will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
Key Stories to Watch
- The Avalanche are fully healthy and ready to flex their depth after a successful, franchise record-breaking regular season. Parker Kelly will open the playoffs in the top six, switching spots with Ross Colton, who will play with Jack Drury and Logan O’Connor. Colorado also boasts arguably the most talented third line in the league on paper, with center Nazem Kadri playing between wingers Gabe Landeskog and Nic Roy.
- The Kings are missing Kevin Fiala for the season, but a returning Andrei Kuzmenko should help spark their offense. Kuzmenko hasn’t played since Feb. 25 but was reactivated off injury reserve on Saturday. The 30-year-old forward has 13 goals and 25 points in 52 games. Los Angeles has no other injuries heading into the postseason.
- Neither starting goalie is confirmed for the matinee puck drop to open the series. But there’s a big chance that the two guys who have carried the “starter” label, Mackenzie Blackwood and , will both back up. Colorado’s and Kings goalie have been the better goalies and are likely to go head-to-head to open this series.
Q&A
What time does the Avalanche vs Kings Game 1 start?
Game 1 between the Avalanche and Kings starts at 1:15 pm MT.
Where can I watch the Avalanche vs Kings playoff game?
The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
Who are the key players to watch in the Avalanche vs Kings series?
Key players include Nazem Kadri for the Avalanche and Andrei Kuzmenko for the Kings.
Are there any injuries affecting the Avalanche vs Kings playoff game?
The Kings are missing Kevin Fiala, while the Avalanche are fully healthy heading into the playoffs.
