Kings, Dodgers, Angels, Lakers: Playoff Grind Begins

0:00Kings dropped their playoff opener to the Colorado Avalanche, 2-1. They swished opponents this year after losing to Edmonton the past four seasons, but it was same old story against the NHL's top regular season team, Arturie Lickenon and Logan O'Connor scored for Colorado, while the Kings rallied late with a powerplay goal but couldn't tie it. Interim coach DJ Smith praised the effort, saying the team played the right way and built confidence despite the loss. Dodgers also stumbled, falling 9-6 at course field to the Rockies, their first back-to-back defeats this season. They blew a lead, gave up 15 hits, and chased starter Roki Sasaki early. Angels lost the tight one to the Padres, 2-1, as Vanderbogue Ayers and Bryce Johnson drove in the key runs. But Laker stole a series lead, beating Houston 107-98 in game 1, with both teams banged up, opponent missing their top score. Doug's face Edmonton starting Monday. Over and racing, Alex Poulouse snagged his third Indycar win this season

1:01at the Long Beach Grand Prix, holding off the field after a timely caution. L.A. FC got stunned 4-1 by San Jose earthquakes, snapping goalie Hugo Loris' scoreless streak at 5-93 minutes. Series heat-up Tuesday, with Kings the Colorado 7-PM, Laker's hosting Houston 7-30 and more L.A. matchups locked and playoff grind just. Getting started. This has been California News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.