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Avalanche Wins Game 4 on Power-Play; Kings Struggle

4/27/2026

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Avalanche Power-Play

Avalanche won Game 4 on a power-play goal at 13:13 of first period.
Panarin’s power-play goal at 13:04 gave Kings a 1-0 lead, Landeskog tying at 3:19 in Game 2.
The Kings posted a 3-for-16 (18.8 %) power-play and a 10-for-11 penalty kill before conceding a power-play goal in Game 4.
Scott Wedgewood stopped Quinton Byfield shot in Game 2, while Kevin Fiala missed playoffs after breaking his leg on Feb. 13 during 2026 Winter Olympics.

Summary

Avalanche Sweep Series

The Colorado Avalanche swept the series, their second series win since the 2024 Stanley Cup.
Colorado’s power play, 27th in the league, scored its first-period power-play goal in Game 4.
Goaltender Scott Wedgewood posted a .950 save percentage, confirming his role as the Avalanche’s starter.
Colorado now awaits the Dallas Stars–Minnesota Wild winner, a series expected to reach six games, which could give the Avs rest before the Central Division Final.

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Avalanche Power-Play

Avalanche won Game 4 on a power-play goal at 13:13 of first period.
Panarin’s power-play goal at 13:04 gave Kings a 1-0 lead, Landeskog tying at 3:19 in Game 2.
The Kings posted a 3-for-16 (18.8 %) power-play and a 10-for-11 penalty kill before conceding a power-play goal in Game 4.
Scott Wedgewood stopped Quinton Byfield shot in Game 2, while Kevin Fiala missed playoffs after breaking his leg on Feb. 13 during 2026 Winter Olympics.

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