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Avalanche OT Victory Gives 2-0 Series Edge

4/23/2026

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Avalanche Overtime Win

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime on Thursday, April 23, 2026, to take a 2-0 series lead.
The Avalanche recorded an overtime winner by Nicolas Roy and a penalty-shot stop by goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who saved 48 of 50 shots, the franchise’s second such playoff stop.
Los Angeles, whose goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped 64 of 68 shots, set an NHL-record 34 overtime games this season, losing 21.

Summary

Kings Overtime Loss

The Kings matched Colorado in medium- and high-danger scoring chances through the first two periods.
A Kings player said the team must win two good games and improve at home after the overtime defeat.
The overtime loss resulted from a bad bounce that led to a turnover and Colorado’s tying goal.
Post-game analysis noted the Kings’ offense let the team down on the scoreboard despite the chance parity.

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Avalanche Overtime Win

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime on Thursday, April 23, 2026, to take a 2-0 series lead.
The Avalanche recorded an overtime winner by Nicolas Roy and a penalty-shot stop by goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who saved 48 of 50 shots, the franchise’s second such playoff stop.
Los Angeles, whose goaltender Anton Forsberg stopped 64 of 68 shots, set an NHL-record 34 overtime games this season, losing 21.

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