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.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 1: COL 1-0 LAK |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
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.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:08 | 0.46 | 1.12 |
| 2nd | Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| 3rd | Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.01 | 0.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:29 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 05:50 | COL | Logan O'Connor | Jack Drury | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:38 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Alex Laferriere, Brandt Clarke | 4v6 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 3.66 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Hits | 49 | 35 |
| Blocks | 22 | 21 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:30 | 0.18 | 0.76 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:30 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:40 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:07 | 0.48 | 0.25 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.52 | 0.06 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:21 | 0.07 | -0.01 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:33 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:07 | 0.54 | -0.09 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:56 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.25 | -0.21 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:02 | 0.01 | -0.55 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:08 | 0.46 | 1.12 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.01 | 0.97 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.58 | 0.91 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.26 | 0.86 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:25 | 0.56 | 0.83 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.01 | 0.72 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.08 | 0.71 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:59 | 0.39 | 0.57 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:09 | 0.02 | 0.57 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:24 | 0.30 | 0.53 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:33 | 0.33 | 0.20 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:39 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:26 | 0.06 | 0.09 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.08 | 0.04 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.04 | -0.09 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:09 | 0.14 | -0.24 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 30 | 32 | 93.3% | 1.66 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.74 | W |
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.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.12 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.74 goals saved above expected.
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 — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 1.12, on 0G, 1A and 3 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.