- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Television: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Kings (+225) Avalanche (-278)
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The Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20) are heading to Ball Arena on Tuesday for Game 2 of their series against the Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11). Currently, Colorado leads the series 1-0. The odds for this match-up feature Los Angeles at +225 while Colorado opens at -278. The total betting line is set at 5.5.
After a narrow 2-1 loss in Game 1, the Los Angeles Kings are eager to improve their performance. They struggled offensively, managing to score only once on 25 shots. The team also had four power play opportunities but converted just one. Additionally, Los Angeles spent 10 minutes in the penalty box during the match.
At even strength, the Kings have let in 177 goals while netting 182 themselves. Their opponents have garnered 240 power play chances (14th in the league), scoring 61 times. The Kings have tallied 220 goals this season (29th in the NHL) while allowing 238. With 2,297 shots taken and a shooting percentage of 9.6%, they currently sit at 90 points with a .549 points percentage. The Kings have had 2,229 shots taken against them, showcasing a save percentage of .893. On the power play, they’ve had 224 attempts, scoring on 38 for a percentage of 16.96%.
The goalie for this matchup will be Anton Forsberg. Over his career, Forsberg has played in 226 games, compiling a record of 90-93-19 with 205 games as a starter. Throughout his career, Forsberg has faced 598 goals against him, averaging 2.92 goals against per game. He has endured 6,296 shots with a save total of 5,698, achieving a save percentage of .905 across 10,155 minutes on the ice. Forsberg has recorded 110 quality starts, showcasing a quality start rate of .537.
In Game 1, the Colorado Avalanche had four power play chances but failed to capitalize. They managed to score 2 goals out of 30 shots on goal.
The Avalanche have now scored 253 goals at even strength and 45 while on the power play (ranking 20th in professional hockey). Colorado has attempted 2,766 shots (1st in the NHL), achieving a shooting percentage of 10.77%, while allowing 2,144 shots against. This season, the Avalanche has amassed 298 goals and 121 points, positioning them with a points percentage of .738. They have surrendered 197 goals, including 161 at even strength and 36 short-handed. With 263 power play opportunities, they boast a power play percentage of 17.11% and an impressive penalty kill rate of 84.62% against 234 attempts, coupled with a save percentage of 90.8%.
In net for the Avalanche will be Scott Wedgewood, who has made 4,999 saves out of 5,498 shots for a .909 save percentage. Wedgewood holds a career record of 93-60-30 across 199 games, with 179 starts and totaling 8,268 minutes. His quality start percentage is 55.3%, with 99 quality starts in his professional journey. He has allowed an average of 2.79 goals per game, totaling 499 goals against him.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Choose Colorado (-278) and the under of 6.5 goals
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