Colorado Avalanche defeat Los Angeles Kings 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 1, Colorado Avalanche 2
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Los Angeles Kings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 5.5, with 3 goals combined.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche final score and game recap
The Colorado Avalanche won by 1 goal.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Anton Forsberg (Los Angeles Kings): 28 saves on 30 shots.
- Artemi Panarin (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal.
- Scott Wedgewood (Colorado Avalanche): 24 saves on 25 shots.
- Artturi Lehkonen (Colorado Avalanche): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche?
The Los Angeles Kings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
Did Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, under by 2.5.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Los Angeles Kings at +235 and the Colorado Avalanche at -293. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Colorado Avalanche a 71% favorite. The Colorado Avalanche won as the favorite at -293: $34.13 profit on a $100 bet.
Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 0-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche?
Next for the Los Angeles Kings: at the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Colorado Avalanche: the Los Angeles Kings at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.