Avalanche Dominate Kings in Playoff Opener

0:00On April 21st, Colorado Avalanche took down the Los Angeles Kings in game one of their first round playoff series, just like most folks figured they would. It ended two to nothing, but the real story was how they pulled it off, showing off that killer versatility that makes them so tough. What stood out was the fourth line stepping up big time. Logan O'Connor got a goal called back early, but he bounced right back in the third period to make it two nothing. Their forecheck had the Kings scrambling all night even with stars like Kale Mocker held pointless. Fans are buzzing about goalie Scott Wedge with locking it down. He stone walled every Kings push, grabbing the starter spot over Mackenzie Blackwood. That smothering defense turned what could have been a shootout into a total shut down. The physical side graded on LA too, even though the Kings edge hit 49 to 35. Abs rolled deep with four strong lines and big bodies that wear you down. Slow, no knee for highlight reels. This president's trophy squad loaded up at the deadline to win any style and game one proved they can grind or explode.

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