Los Angeles Kings at Colorado Avalanche

NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 19, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Colorado Avalanche 2.

StatusFinal
DateApr 19, 2026
VenueBall Arena
SeriesR1 Game 1: COL 1-0 LAK
Los Angeles Kings score1
Colorado Avalanche score2

Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.

Three Stars by Game Score

Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stAlex LaferriereR01420:300.181.04
2ndArtturi LehkonenL10215:420.580.90
3rdLogan O'ConnorR1019:550.260.80

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Los Angeles Kings–Colorado Avalanche)
2nd 15:29COLArtturi LehkonenNathan MacKinnon5v50–1
3rd 05:50COLLogan O'ConnorJack Drury5v50–2
3rd 17:38LAKArtemi PanarinAlex Laferriere, Brandt Clarke4v61–2

Team Comparison

Los Angeles KingsColorado Avalanche
Goals12
Shots on goal2530
Expected goals (xG)2.743.66
High-danger shots1318
Corsi %47.1%52.9%
Power play0/00/0
Faceoff %55.6%44.4%
Hits4935
Blocks2221
Giveaways1414
Takeaways46

Los Angeles Kings Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Alex LaferriereR011420:300.181.04
Brandt ClarkeD011119:300.020.79
Artemi PanarinL101220:070.480.65
Mikey AndersonD000020:390.000.50
Cody CeciD000115:570.000.25
Jeff MalottL00006:340.000.25
Joel EdmundsonD000017:020.010.20
Drew DoughtyD000025:210.070.15
Trevor MooreL000318:280.520.15
Jared WrightR000111:190.170.15
Anze KopitarC000219:570.250.15
Brian DumoulinD000113:580.010.10
Quinton ByfieldR000321:070.540.05
Samuel HeleniusC00006:330.060.05
Scott LaughtonC000515:400.240.05
Mathieu JosephR00006:560.000.00
Adrian KempeR000218:420.05-0.05
Joel ArmiaR000013:100.14-0.15

Colorado Avalanche Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Artturi LehkonenL101215:420.580.90
Logan O'ConnorR10119:550.260.80
Jack DruryC011010:100.000.79
Nathan MacKinnonC011322:080.460.59
Parker KellyC000113:400.010.25
Devon ToewsD000122:090.020.25
Josh MansonD000315:560.080.20
Sam MalinskiD000419:470.080.20
Nicolas RoyC000410:090.140.20
Gabriel LandeskogL000116:230.220.10
Brock NelsonC000117:590.390.10
Brett KulakD000218:080.040.10
Brent BurnsD000014:520.010.05
Joel KivirantaL00018:260.060.05
Nazem KadriC000115:390.130.05
Valeri NichushkinR000116:240.300.00
Cale MakarD000424:250.560.00
Martin NecasC000219:330.33-0.05

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Anton ForsbergLos Angeles Kings303293.3%-0.19L
Scott WedgewoodColorado Avalanche242596.0%0.48W

Analysis

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Apr 19, 2026, a one-goal game.

Colorado Avalanche generated 3.66 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.74 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.

Alex Laferriere led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.04 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche game?

The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Apr 19, 2026.

What was the final score?

The final score was Colorado Avalanche 2, Los Angeles Kings 1.

Who was the best player in this game?

By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Laferriere led all skaters at 1.04, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Colorado Avalanche generated 3.66 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.74, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.

What were the shot totals?

Los Angeles Kings put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 30. High-danger chances went 13 to 18.