{"id":287503,"date":"2026-04-27T01:43:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/287503\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T01:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:43:44","slug":"colorado-avalanche-defeat-the-los-angeles-kings-5-1-sweeping-the-first-round-of-the-2026-nhl-stanley-cup-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/287503\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado Avalanche defeat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1, sweeping the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs."},"content":{"rendered":"

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defenseman Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) of the Los Angeles Kings with teammate center Martin Necas (88) during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Mikey Anderson (44) of the Los Angeles Kings protects the net as center Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche tries to score on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) of the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Left<\/p>\n

Left wing Jeff Malott (39) of the Los Angeles Kings and center Jack Drury (18) of the Colorado Avalanche brawl during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Brian Dumoulin (2) of the Los Angeles Kings takes down left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) of the Colorado Avalanche, resulting in an interference penalty, during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Center<\/p>\n

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche skates around the net during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) of the Colorado Avalanche and left wing Jeff Malott (39) of the Los Angeles Kings fight during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Center<\/p>\n

Center Ross Colton (20) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot at the goal during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) of the Los Angeles Kings trips up right wing Logan O’Connor (25) of the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Center<\/p>\n

Center Anze Kopitar (11) of the Los Angeles Kings knocks down center Nicolas Roy (10) of the Colorado Avalanche during a face-off during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Colorado<\/p>\n

Colorado Avalanche fan Solene Cote, 8, looks on during warmups before the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Brandt Clarke (92) of the Los Angeles Kings puts Nazem Kadri (91) of the Colorado Avalanche into the ice during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Head<\/p>\n

Head coach Jared Bednar of the Colorado Avalanche looks to the big board during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche scores a goal on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) of the Los Angeles Kings during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Center<\/p>\n

Center Nicolas Roy (10) of the Colorado Avalanche reacts to scoring on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Goaltender<\/p>\n

Goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) and defenseman Brian Dumoulin (2) of the Los Angeles Kings keep center Jack Drury (18) of the Colorado Avalanche from scoring during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Goaltender<\/p>\n

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) of the Colorado Avalanche saves a shot during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche scores on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Right<\/p>\n

Right wing Jared Wright (53) of the Los Angeles Kings passes while being defended by center Brock Nelson (11) of the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Defenseman<\/p>\n

Defenseman Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche outpaces left wing Trevor Moore (12) of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A young Colorado Avalanche fan hopes for a series sweep of the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Center<\/p>\n

Center Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche congratulates goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) after a 5-1 Avs win in Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Left<\/p>\n

Left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche embraces center Anze Kopitar (11) of the Los Angeles Kings after Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The game is Kopitar\u2019s last after he announced he would be retiring after the King\u2019s season. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Center<\/p>\n

Center Anze Kopitar (11) of the Los Angeles Kings waves to the crowd after Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The game is Kopitar\\xe2\\x80\\x99s last after he announced he would be retiring after the King\\xe2\\x80\\x99s season. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

\"Los<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche players shakes hands after a 5-1 Avs win of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

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defenseman Devon Toews (7) of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) of the Los Angeles Kings with teammate center Martin Necas (88) during the third period of Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by Timothy Hurst\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n

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