LOS ANGELES -- The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 4-2, at Crypto.com Arena on April 23, 2026 and The Sporting Tribune’s Darwin Walker was there to capture the following TST Images. LA Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) skates with the puck during an NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche on April 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA.

The LA Kings dropped a 4-2 decision in Game 3 on Thursday evening, falling behind three games to zero in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Colorado scored the first, first period goal of the series,

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The Kings lost 4-2 to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday in Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals, leaving the Avs with a 3-0 series lead and the chance to sweep the series in Sunday's Game 4 in Los Angeles.

Buffalo Sabres defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1, taking a 2-1 lead in the NHL playoff series. Key performances included Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch, while goalie Alex Lyon made 24 saves.