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 | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.37 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 6 | 23:21 | 0.43 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.48 | 0.95 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:55 | 0.37 | 1.59 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.48 | 0.95 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25:58 | 0.53 | 0.95 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.71 | 0.75 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:54 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:56 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:57 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.44 | 0.30 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.63 | 0.20 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:22 | 0.48 | 0.10 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:40 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.60 | -0.10 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23:21 | 0.43 | 1.38 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.23 | 0.85 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.30 | 0.70 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:57 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Joel Armia | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:46 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:51 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | -0.58 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -1.75 | 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.
Artturi Lehkonen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of 26, worth -0.58 goals saved above expected.
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 — Artturi Lehkonen led all skaters at 1.59, on 1G, 1A and 3 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.