Game 3 Preview: Avs take aim at 3-0 series lead in LA
LA should be as desperate as ever to stave off elimination game.
The Colorado Avalanche have a chance to take a firm grasp on their first-round series against the team from the city of fallen angels. Some would argue the Kings have been surprisingly good so far this series, but tonight they hope to walk away with something to show for their efforts. The Avalanche won both games at home, but it took some doing, and the victories came on contributions from (mainly) the depth pieces of their lineup.
Taking this series on the road 🛣️ pic. twitter. com/Y5tAPwVzfY — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 23, 2026 Is tonight the night the Avalanche stunts their star power, or will the LA Kings make good on an upset where the ocean meets the sand?
Colorado Avalanche: 2-0 The Opponent: Los Angeles Kings (0-2) Time: 8:00 p. m. MT Watch: Altitude, Altitude+, TNT Listen: Altitude Sports Radio, 92.
5 FM Colorado Avalanche A lot has been made of the Avalanche “playing the Kings game” in games one and two, but it should come as no surprise that this Avalanche team is committed to stout support and defensive structure. The Avalanche is perfectly fine with playing low-scoring, tight-checking games. Nathan MacKinnon said so much after the game one victory, stating, “We pride ourselves on our defensive ability.
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