Avalanche Grind Out Playoff Win, Wedgewood Shines

0:00On April 19th, Colorado Avalanche kicked off their playoffs with a gritty 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in game 1. Even though the Aves led the league in goals this season, they proved they can grind out low scoring battles too, holding the Kings scoreless for the first 35 minutes. Scott Wedgewoods to tall in net for Colorado, stopping 24 of 25 shots for his first career playoff victory. He got goals from Arturri Lakinin and Logan O'Connor, while the Kings' Artimi Penerin snuck one in late on the power play with just 2 minutes, 22 seconds left. Kings' goalie Anton Forsberg kept it close, nearly forcing overtime, but Joel army a second penalty with 1 minute 48 seconds to go sealed. Their fate. Fans are buzzing about the Aves' depth, shining without stars, like Nathan McKinnon and Martin Neckas lighting the lamp. Colorado's regular season dominance wasn't just offense, they had the NHL stingiest defense at 2.40 goals against per game.

1:01That lockdown style makes them tough, no matter the pace. Wedgewood earned the star for Game 2 on Tuesday, showing coach Jared Bednar has options. The Aves look ready to handle any playoff challenge that comes their way. NHL News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field. I'm Corey with The Story.