Los Angeles Kings at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche on Apr 21, 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 1, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 2: COL 2-0 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 | Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.09 | 1.29 |
| 2nd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27:37 | 0.02 | 1.22 |
| 3rd | Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.34 | 1.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 13:04 | LAK | Artemi Panarin | Trevor Moore, Quinton Byfield | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 16:25 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Martin Necas, Devon Toews | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 07:44 | COL | Nicolas Roy | Josh Manson, Nazem Kadri | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.07 | 3.65 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 29 |
| Blocks | 26 | 26 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:58 | 0.38 | 0.84 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 23:51 | 0.71 | 0.78 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:23 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:38 | 0.17 | 0.51 |
| Mathieu Joseph | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:39 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:36 | 0.36 | 0.37 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:07 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:46 | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:25 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:19 | 0.03 | -0.14 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:11 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.09 | -0.31 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:54 | 0.06 | -0.31 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.07 | -0.33 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.09 | 1.29 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:37 | 0.02 | 1.22 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.34 | 1.09 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:20 | 0.75 | 1.08 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:02 | 0.39 | 1.07 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:21 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.08 | 0.43 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:46 | 0.09 | 0.40 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:41 | 0.10 | 0.32 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23:12 | 0.63 | 0.29 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:49 | 0.49 | 0.29 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:05 | 0.11 | 0.26 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:12 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 34 | 36 | 94.4% | 1.38 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.28 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2–1 on Apr 21, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.65 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 2.07 — Colorado Avalanche edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Josh Manson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.29 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Anton Forsberg stopped 34 of 36, worth 1.38 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 21, 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 — Josh Manson led all skaters at 1.29, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 3.65 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 2.07, 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 36. High-danger chances went 9 to 18.