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Avalanche Defeat Kings 2-1 in Game 1 Showdown

4/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Logan O’Connor scored his first goal in over a year as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1.
Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Colorado.
Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in his playoff debut.
Artemi Panarin netted a late power-play goal for the Kings.
A controversial no-goal ruling for Colorado due to goalie interference was upheld after a challenge, with Game 2 set for Tuesday in Denver.

History

Historical Context

The Montreal Canadiens won their 24th Stanley Cup in 1993, defeating the Los Angeles Kings, who were making their first Finals appearance. This victory marked the Canadiens' return to glory after a seven-year championship drought and remains significant as the last time a Canadian team won the Cup. The Canadiens set a record with ten overtime wins during the playoffs, showcasing their resilience.

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Story summary

Logan O’Connor scored his first goal in over a year as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 1.
Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Colorado.
Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves in his playoff debut.
Artemi Panarin netted a late power-play goal for the Kings.
A controversial no-goal ruling for Colorado due to goalie interference was upheld after a challenge, with Game 2 set for Tuesday in Denver.

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