The playoff stakes are unclear tonight. Conference ranks, records, games left, and distance from the playoff line are not available for either team.
The Avalanche are 1-4-0 in their last five games, with two points. Gabriel Landeskog leads Colorado with three goals in that span, while Devon Toews has four assists. The Kings are 0-4-1 and have one point. Artemi Panarin has scored twice, and Alex Laferriere leads Los Angeles with five assists.
Colorado has controlled the recent series. The Avalanche won all five meetings, including four in regulation, and collected 10 points. Los Angeles went 0-4-1 in those games and earned one point.
The Avalanche have the edge because of that strong head-to-head record. Their recent form is also slightly better, with one win compared with none for the Kings. Both teams have struggled lately, so Colorado's history in this matchup carries extra weight tonight.
Hot scorer and setting up count each team's last five games.
Records, streaks, splits and player numbers, answered in seconds from real game results.
Kings visit Avalanche on September 30, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM CDT.
At Ball Arena in Denver, the Avalanche home rink.
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