Colorado Avalanche defeat Los Angeles Kings 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 1, Colorado Avalanche 2
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday, April 21, 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): 34 saves on 36 shots.
- Artemi Panarin (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal.
- Scott Wedgewood (Colorado Avalanche): 24 saves on 25 shots.
- Gabriel Landeskog (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.
The puck line opened and closed at Colorado Avalanche -1.5.
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.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 0-2 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight losses for the Los Angeles Kings.
This result left the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the puck line, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it two straight wins for the Colorado Avalanche.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche?
Next for the Los Angeles Kings: the Colorado Avalanche at home on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Next for the Colorado Avalanche: at the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, April 23, 2026.