Nicolas Roy scores on rebound 7:44 into OT, Avalanche rally for 2-1 win over Kings to take 2-0 series lead
Nicolas Roy put the winner through the legs of defenseman Brandt Clarke and into the net to set off a wild celebration.
Apr 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nicolas Roy (10) celebrates his game winning goal with defenseman Josh Manson (42) and center Martin Necas (88) and center Nathan MacKinnon (29) in overtime against the Los Angeles Kings in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J.
Downing/Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images DENVER — Nicolas Roy scored on a rebound 7:44 into overtime and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, including a penalty shot, as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Roy put the winner through the legs of defenseman Brandt Clarke and into the net to set off a wild celebration.
“Just trying to chip in as much as I can, to help these guys out,” said Roy, who was acquired in a deal with Toronto on March 5. “Getting that goal was big. ” The game was halted roughly for 17 minutes in the second period when a pane of glass shattered behind the Kings bench, sending pieces raining on interim coach D.
J. Smith. The incident occurred right after Quinton Byfield was stopped on a penalty shot by Wedgewood and fans began to celebrate by pounding on the glass.