Avalanche take 1-0 series lead into game 2 against the Kings
Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11, in the Central Division) Denver; Tuesday, 10 p. m.
EDT LINE: Avalanche -275, Kings +224; over/under is 5. 5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Avalanche lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche host the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Sunday for the fifth time this season.
The Avalanche won the previous meeting 2-1. Colorado has a 27-9-6 record at home and a 55-16-11 record overall. The Avalanche have a +101 scoring differential, with 298 total goals scored and 197 allowed.
Los Angeles has gone 20-11-11 on the road and 35-27-20 overall. The Kings have given up 238 goals while scoring 220 for a -18 scoring differential. TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has scored 53 goals with 74 assists for the Avalanche.
Martin Necas has three goals and five assists over the past 10 games. Artemi Panarin has 28 goals and 56 assists for the Kings. Adrian Kempe has scored nine goals and added two assists over the past 10 games.