Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings on Apr 23, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 3: COL 3-0 LAK |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 4 |
| Los Angeles Kings 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 | Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 25:58 | 0.53 | 2.17 |
| 2nd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.37 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26:54 | 0.13 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:29 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Nicolas Roy, Josh Manson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:55 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Quinton Byfield, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:12 | COL | Cale Makar | Devon Toews, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:39 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | — | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:57 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Artemi Panarin, Alex Laferriere | 6v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:42 | COL | Brock Nelson | — | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.91 | 1.38 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| Hits | 24 | 32 |
| Blocks | 15 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:58 | 0.53 | 2.17 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.37 | 1.60 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:54 | 0.13 | 1.34 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.71 | 1.03 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.48 | 0.99 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.44 | 0.89 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.23 | 0.79 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:03 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.63 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.60 | 0.63 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.04 | 0.57 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.03 | 0.50 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:57 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:22 | 0.48 | 0.16 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.30 | 0.93 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23:21 | 0.43 | 0.87 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:57 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:46 | 0.02 | -0.04 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.04 | -0.25 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 0.19 | -0.30 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.02 | -0.40 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | -0.62 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.16 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Apr 23, 2026.
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.38 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 4.91 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Cale Makar led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.17 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4–2 on Apr 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Los Angeles Kings 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cale Makar led all skaters at 2.17, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.38 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 4.91, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 23 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 26. High-danger chances went 14 to 15.