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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
WATCH: Glass shatters on D.J. Smith, Kings bench as Avalanche fans celebrate penalty shot denial

Colorado fans got a little too excited about Scott Wedgewood's big save

Trevor Lewis announces retirement after 17-year NHL career

Lewis was a key part in helping the Kings win back-to-back Stanley Cups.

Vikings cut ties with former Texas Tech standout on eve of NFL Draft

Minnesota made a quiet roster move.

FINAL – Kings 1, Avalanche 2 (OT) – Moore, Forsberg, Smith

The LA Kings dropped their second consecutive game by a single goal, as they fell in overtime in Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, by a 2-1 margin in Colorado. The first...

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Trevor Moore – Game 2

Hear from forward Trevor Moore following a 2-1 overtime defeat in Game 2 in Colorado. The post Trevor Moore – Game 2 appeared first on LA Kings Insider.

NFL Draft QB rankings 2027: Arch Manning, Dante Moore lead the way for next year's class

Did your team not land the quarterback of the future you were looking for in 2026? Here's the best options available for next year's class.

RAPID RECAP: Kings Drop Second Straight to Avs, Trail Series 0-2

In Game 2 of their series with the Avalanche, coach DJ Smith and his Kings desperately needed a win to give themselves a realistic hope of pulling off an upset in Round 1. The storyline coming in...

Kings let late Game 2 lead slip away and lose to Avalanche in overtime

The Kings are halfway to another early playoffs exit after an overtime loss to Colorado puts them down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Nicolas Roy's OT tally gives Avalanche 2-0 advantage over Kings

Nicolas Roy scored at 7:44 of overtime to lift Colorado to a 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Denver, giving the Avalanche a 2-0 le

Avs, Kings game delayed after fans shatter glass

The incident resulted in a lengthy delay in Game 2 between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche.

Glass shatters behind Kings bench, delays game

A glass pane behind the Kings bench shattered after fans pounded on it in excitement after Colorado goalie Scott Wedgewood stopped a penalty shot in the second period.

Game Thread – R1, G2 – Kings @ Avalanche, 4/21

Los Angeles Kings 0, Colorado Avalanche 0 PRE-GAME Game Preview WATCH, LOCAL: FanDuel Sports Network So-Cal WATCH, NATIONAL: ESPN SOG: LAK – 0 COL – 0 PP: LAK – 0/0 COL – 0/0 Tonight’s LA Kings...

Cardinals' high-pressure success has them surging in latest power rankings

St. Louis has dominated close games this season.

Kings vs. Avalanche predictions: Trade NHL on Kalshi and Polymarket

See markets, probabilities, and picks in this Kings vs Avalanche predictions guide for tonight's NHL Playoff matchup.

As Padres continue to surge up the power rankings, the bullpen is to praise

The San Diego Padres are getting a ton of help from their bullpen.

LA Kings Prospect Tracker: Week Ending April 21, 2026 – with Updates on George and Lombardi

Week 28 of the LA Kings Prospect Tracker brings a clear-cut headline: Jared Woolley is the last Kings prospect alive in the CHL playoffs. He earned it, too — scoring the series-clincher against...

How can the Kings pull off a win against Avs?

Los Angeles needs to find their formula for upsetting Colorado.

Veteran power and surprise pitching have the Angels rising in latest power rankings

Mike Trout and Jose Soriano have been elite.

2026 NHL Draft rankings: Can Chase Reid's offensive upside overshadow other deficiencies?

Chase Reid was once again the focus of this week's NHL draft rankings. After a disappointing playoff run, centers Viggo Bjorck and Caleb Malhotra have elevated their games in the post-season and...

R1, G2 Preview – The Tip of the Forsberg + Penalty Kill Notes, More From Line Four, Dumoulin on Blocked Shots

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-1) @ Colorado Avalanche (1-0) WHAT: 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1, Game 2 WHEN: Tuesday, April 21 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Ball Arena – Denver, CO HOW TO FOLLOW:...

Starting rotation woes continue to bury Astros in latest power rankings

An MLB-worst starting staff ERA is not ideal.

Spain women remain No. 1 ahead of U.S. in FIFA rankings

Spain remained No. 1 with the United States still at No. 2 on Tuesday in the first FIFA Women's World Ranking published since December.,Making up the

RD1, GM2: Kings at Avalanche Projected Lineups – Are They Half Full or Half Empty?

Game 1 went just about how most people expected… or did it? As noted just about everywhere, most people outside of Los Angeles predicted Colorado will easily win this series. Those inside the LA...

PWHL Power Rankings: Victoire leading the pack heading into the final week

The Victoire have a chance to clinch first place in the PWHL this week, while other teams battle for fourth.

Monday, April 20, 2026
NFL Draft prospects 2026: Final big board of top 257 players overall, rankings by position

With NFL draft month here and all the on-field evaluation processes, here's one more expanded and updated ranking of the prospects worthiest to be selected.

Kings hope physical play will help solve Avs in Game 2

The Los Angeles Kings believe they have a plan heading into Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche on Tu

Vikings' Justin Jefferson offers brutal NFL reality to J.J. McCarthy

Jefferson knows J.J. has to step up with Kyler Murray on the team.

Heading into Game 2, the focus for the Kings is to turn good into great, by adding more offense

“I think we were good, but in order to beat this team, we’re going to have to be better than good.” That was D.J. Smith, speaking this morning from the team’s hotel in Colorado. Thought that...

Kings v Avalanche – Game One Recap

Zach Dooley joins host Jesse Cohen to recap game one of the Kings first round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The pair discuss the ups and downs of the 2-1 loss to Colorado in the opening...

Justin Jefferson makes pressing comments towards second year quarterback

With the Vikings signing quarterback Kyler Murray in the offseason, the pressure is on JJ McCarthy to produce.

Dominant late-inning relief leads to Reds' climb in latest power rankings

Pitching has been strong despite Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo on the IL.

Way-too-early 2026-27 national high school girls basketball rankings

Kaleena Smith, Tati Griffin, and national champion Ontario Christian will start next season at No. 1 if they keep the band together.

Explaining How the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs Work, Plus Ontario Schedule Notes

Outside of the NHL, hockey works slightly different at just about every level. And it can be a bit confusing for fans who don’t follow along closely, or maybe even only check in during the...

D.J. Smith is leading a playoff series, but it's bittersweet because of who he replaced

Kings interim coach D.J. Smith finally gets a chance to lead a team in the NHL playoffs, but it came after his friend and colleague Jim Hiller was fired late in the season.

Mets fans won't like seeing where their team sits in latest power rankings
Which team is in the most trouble if they fall to 0-2?

Did the Los Angeles Kings miss their chance to still a game in their first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche?

Angeles Analysis – Game 1

I think we learned two things from Game 1. At least I did. 1. The LA Kings are more than capable of playing a style of hockey and executing a gameplan that will give them a chance to beat the...

Kings Takeaways: Hang With Avalanche in Game 1, Lose 2-1

The Los Angeles Kings played well enough to win, and that’s saying a lot considering the fact that they are massive underdogs playing what most are calling one of the…

Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.

Sunday, April 19, 2026
RAPID RECAP: Kings Fall 2-1 to Avs in Game 1

After waiting about a year to get back to the playoffs, LA finds themselves down 0-1 after Game 1 in their opening round series vs. Colorado. Scoreless after 20 minutes at Ball Arena on Sunday, it...

Scott Wedgewood, top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in his first Stanley Cup playoffs start and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1 of their

Game 1 FINAL – Kings 1, Avalanche 2 – Laughton, Anderson, Smith

The LA Kings dropped Game 1 of the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by a 2-1 final score on Sunday afternoon at Ball Arena in Denver. Neither team found the back of the net in the...

Scott Laughton – Game 1

Hear from Kings forward Scott Laughton after a 2-1 loss in Colorado in Game 1. The post Scott Laughton – Game 1 appeared first on LA Kings Insider.

Top-seeded Avalanche stave off Kings in Game 1

Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in his first career playoff start and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in the opening game of t

Kings keep it close but fall to potent Avalanche to open playoffs

The Kings avoided facing their nemesis Edmonton, but they landed a tougher for and lost 2-1 to Colorado Sunday in Denver to open the playoffs.

Game Thread – R1, G1 – Kings @ Avalanche, 4/19

Los Angeles Kings 0, Colorado Avalanche 0 20:00 Left, First Period Game Preview WATCH, LOCAL: FanDuel Sports Network So-Cal WATCH, NATIONAL: TNT, HBO Max SOG: LAK – 0 COL – 0 PP: LAK – 0/0 COL –...

2026 Playoff Preview – Kings v Avalanche

Jim Fox and Dave Pagnotta join host Jesse Cohen for a preview of the LA Kings first round matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. The post 2026 Playoff Preview – Kings v Avalanche appeared first...

Projected Lineups: Kings at Avalanche, Can LA Buck the Odds?

So it begins. Game 83 is upon us, and while the Kings are set to begin a Stanley Cup Playoff journey for the fifth consecutive season, this one has a different feel to it — along with a different...

R1, G1 Preview – Managing The Moments + G1 Lineup Notes, Kempe’s Playoff Prowess, Special Teams, Smith on G1

WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-0) @ Colorado Avalanche (0-0) WHAT: 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Round 1, Game 1 WHEN: Sunday, April 19 @ 12:00 PM Pacific WHERE: Ball Arena – Denver, CO HOW TO FOLLOW:...

Saturday, April 18, 2026
REIGN FINAL – ONT 0, ABB 2 – Lord

Ontario trailed 2-0 after the first period outshooting Abbotsford 7-6. Ben Berard would give the Canucks a 1-0 lead just 2:42 into the night beating Portillo with far-side with a wrist shot from...

Best Father's Day Gifts for the LA Kings Dad

Top gift ideas for the sports dad — from jerseys to collectibles, find the perfect present.

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