Kopitar's Final Stand: Kings' Game Four

0:00It's April 26. Welcome in. This is NHL News Today, where your team meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Los Angeles Kings Captain Anzacopatar faces what could be the end of his 20-year NHL career in Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche. The Kings trail three games to none in the Western conference first round, with elimination looming Sunday at 4.30 p.m. Eastern time at crypto. Dot com arena. The 38-year-old announced last September this would be his final season, but he's hoping to push it further. Culpitar, a two-time Stanley Cup champ, and the Kings all-time points leader, drew from their epic 2014 comeback against San Jose, when they won four straight from a three-nothing hole to claim the cup. Now, with nothing to lose, he's all about staying in the moment and playing their hearts out. Fans and teammates feel the weight, especially after the Kings struggled offensively, scoring just four goals in three games, mostly on power plays. Culpitar's line with Artemis Panorin and Adrian Kempi has flash potential, but no points

1:04for him yet, and frustration boiled over when he snapped his. Stick in game three, amid bad bounces. To spark things, Interim coach DJ Smith plans bottom six forward shuffles, possibly debuting Alex Tercott on the third line for more speed against. Colorado's tight defense. Culpitar wants to crash the net, however it takes the score. Expect Culpitar's best game yet, fueled by home crowd energy and his leadership win or lose, the Kings rally to give their captain one more shot.