Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings on Apr 26, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 5, Los Angeles Kings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena |
| Series | R1 Game 4: COL 4-0 LAK |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 5 |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17:47 | 1.26 | 2.60 |
| 2nd | Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.28 | 1.53 |
| 3rd | Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Los Angeles Kings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:13 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Nazem Kadri, Gabriel Landeskog | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 05:48 | COL | Cale Makar | — | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 13:43 | LAK | Joel Edmundson | Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:13 | COL | Nicolas Roy | Artturi Lehkonen, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 06:01 | COL | Devon Toews | Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 14:22 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Martin Necas, Brett Kulak | 6v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.32 | 1.77 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 50 |
| Blocks | 17 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17:47 | 1.26 | 2.60 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.28 | 1.53 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.09 | 1.26 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:47 | 0.28 | 1.25 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.34 | 1.20 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:17 | 0.07 | 0.96 |
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.06 | 0.84 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:48 | 0.16 | 0.70 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:54 | 0.09 | 0.67 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.06 | 0.33 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.13 | 0.30 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:41 | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:28 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.07 | -0.00 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.05 | 0.82 |
| Jared Wright | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:43 | 0.24 | 0.65 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:20 | 0.09 | 0.52 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.10 | 0.50 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.44 | 0.49 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.04 | 0.48 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Jeff Malott | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:26 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
| Taylor Ward | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:20 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Samuel Helenius | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:26 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:52 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:46 | 0.12 | -0.19 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:45 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:36 | 0.28 | -0.23 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:22 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 0.77 | W |
| Anton Forsberg | Los Angeles Kings | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.21 | L |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–1 on Apr 26, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.77 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.32 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.6 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of 25, worth 0.77 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 5–1 on Apr 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 5, 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 2.6, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Los Angeles Kings generated 1.77 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.32, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 32 shots on goal and Los Angeles Kings put 25. High-danger chances went 7 to 20.