3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 8-4 Win Over the Kings
After a disappointing exit in the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche were ready to start the 2026-27 season. With a brand-new extension for head coach Jared Bednar, the Avalanche…
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After a disappointing exit in the Western Conference Final, the Colorado Avalanche were ready to start the 2026-27 season. With a brand-new extension for head coach Jared Bednar, the Avalanche…
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon opened the 2026-27 season with two goals and eight shots on net, but his fight with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke became one of the biggest moments of Wednesday night’s 8-4 win at Ball Arena. With fewer than seven minutes remaining and Colorado leading 6-4, MacKinnon challenged Clarke to […] The post Avalanche’s Cale Makar reveals why it’s tough to win fight against Nathan MacKinnon appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Colorado Avalanche open the season against the Los Angels Kings as they double them up in route to victory. The post Avalanche double up LA Kings in season opening victory appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The Colorado Avalanche open the season against the Los Angels Kings as they double them up in route to victory. The post Avalanche double up LA Kings in season opening victory appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, put eight shots on net, and dropped the gloves in the Colorado Avalanche‘s emphatic 8-4 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday. While MacKinnon’s goals were in character, his third-period fight against Brandt Clarke was not, as the fired-up superstar dropped the gloves for the first time since Dec. 27,
The depth of the Colorado Avalanche’s relentless offense was on full display on opening night. But their superstar center was […] The post Postgame: MacKinnon Scores Twice, Drops Gloves as Avalanche Cruise Past Kings 8-4 appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
The LA Kings opened the 2026-27 season with an 8-4 defeat on Wednesday evening against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. The Avalanche opened the scoring with a power-play goal 6:33 into the game, to take an early 1-0 lead. The Kings killed off the bulk of their first penalty of the season, […] The post FINAL – Kings 4, Avalanche 8 – Anderson, Haula, Laviolette appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Hear from defenseman Mikey Anderson after a season-opening defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. The post Mikey Anderson – 9.30 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
In the Avs first victory Nathan MacKinnon invited Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke to square off; Clarke accepted, but it did not go well for him
For the first game out of 84 in the 2026-27 season the Colorado Avalanche hosted the LA Kings at Ball Arena and it won’t soon be forgotten. A 8-4 rout of the Kings saw multiple power play and shorthanded goals against for Colorado and even a Nathan MacKinnon fight. The Game Believe it or not […]
Los Angeles Kings 4, Colorado Avalanche 8 FINAL Game Preview WATCH: TNT, HBO Max LISTEN: ESPN LA App, LA Kings App SOG: LAK – 31 COL – 29 PP: LAK – 0/4 COL – 4/5 First Period 1. COL – Brock Nelson (1) – (Jaden Schwartz, Nazem Kadri) – 6:33 (PP) 2. LAK – Brian […] The post LIVE THREAD – Kings @ Avalanche, 9/30 appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
Join the conversation as the Colorado Avalanche look to get the season off on the right foot against the LA Kings. The post Game Thread: Avalanche look to start season off on right foot appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Join the conversation as the Colorado Avalanche look to get the season off on the right foot against the LA Kings. The post Game Thread: Avalanche look to start season off on right foot appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
I think we will do open threads a little differently this year, now that the new SB Nation app offers real-time updates! We will still drop the need-to-knows here (lineups, where to watch/listen, etc.), but we’ll keep it brief early and update as the game progresses! It’s been 127 days since the Colorado Avalanche last […]
The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena in their season opener Wednesday night—a rematch of last spring's Western Conference...
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-0-0) @ Colorado Avalanche (0-0-0) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 1/84 WHEN: Wednesday, September 30 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Ball Arena – Denver, CO HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ESPN – VIDEO: ESPN LA 710, ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings begin the […] The post 9/30 Preview – Edmundson In, Kuemper Off First + Game 1 Preparation, Power-Play Challenge, TNT Broadcast appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to open the regular season on Wednesday night as they host the Los Angeles Kings. The team has had plenty of injury concerns heading into the season. The Avalanche got good news about Gabriel Landeskog, as well as about Cale Makar. Meanwhile, the team just got bad news about two […] The post The 2 Avalanche forwards who will miss season opener vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Colorado Avalanche open the season in a rematch from the playoffs and last season's opener, against the Los Angels Kings. The post Avalanche rematch with Los Angeles Kings in season opener appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
The Colorado Avalanche open the season in a rematch from the playoffs and last season's opener, against the Los Angels Kings. The post Avalanche rematch with Los Angeles Kings in season opener appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
It’s finally here. After all the waiting and a summer of changes, Kings hockey is officially back as the organization kicks off their 60th season — in Colorado for a quasi-rematch months in the making. Not only is tonight an opportunity for the group to get some revenge on an Avalanche team that handed them […]
It’s been 127 days since the Colorado Avalanche last played meaningful hockey, but their long-awaited return is finally here as they welcome the Los Angeles Kings to Ball Arena in Downtown Denver for regular-season game one, fresh off a Jared Bednar contract extension! Colorado Avalanche It’s an exciting time of year for every fanbase, and […]
Summer is over, so it’s time for an all-new Kings Of The Podcast. In this episode, co-hosts John Hoven and Dennis Bernstein touch on all things LA hockey related and answer more than a dozen fan submitted questions. Topics covered include: — Trade Rumors — Which prospects are NHL ready — Who gets called up […]
After their fifth consecutive first round defeat, the Los Angeles Kings needed to change something. From the 2022 to 2025 post-season, the Kings lost to the Oilers in the first round. They mixed it up in 2026, as they were swept by the Colorado Avalanche. Not great. So what did they do this past off-season?…
A wise man once spoke about the land of opportunity. I think that’s a fine expression to describe the road ahead for the 2026-27 LA Kings. On an individual level, there are opportunities for several players to do things differently. This isn’t a story to talk about Artemi Panarin. He’s the team’s top-line left winger […] The post It’s a land of opportunity for several LA Kings, as the 2026-27 season gets underway appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
It’s not only time for the Kings to begin their 2026-27 season, but we’re also now less than three days away from the Ontario Reign kicking off their AHL campaign. Coach Andrew Lord is back behind the bench after guiding Ontario to a franchise-best 99 points and a Pacific Division title. He’ll have a new […]