26 April 2026 at 20:30
Match Summary
Colorado Avalanche defeated Los Angeles Kings 5:1. The match was played in NHL 2025. Goals were scored by N. MacKinnon 13′, C. Makar 5′, J. Edmundson 13′, N. Roy 3′, D. Toews 6′, N. MacKinnon 14′. League standings: Los Angeles Kings #8, Colorado Avalanche #1. Score by period: P1: 0–1, P2: 1–1, P3: 0–3.
Match Context
Stanley Cup Playoffs — Western Conference First Round, Game 4 (4-0 sweep)
Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at Crypto.com Arena; Colorado led the series 3-0 and could complete the sweep.
Pre-Match Analysis
Los Angeles Kings Form
Los Angeles dropped the first three games of the series and entered Game 4 with their backs against the wall — and the symbolism of Kopitar's farewell.
Colorado Avalanche Form
Colorado won the first three series games and entered Game 4 with the regular-season-leader's rhythm.
Head to Head
Colorado led the series 3-0 entering Game 4 with a chance for the sweep.
Match Report
Colorado set the tone early. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring in the 14th minute on a Kadri-Landeskog setup. Cale Makar made it 2-0 in the 26th. Joel Edmundson cut the lead to 1-2 for the Kings in the 34th minute on a Kempe assist. In the third, Colorado piled on: Nathan Roy in the 44th (Lehkonen, Malinski), Devon Toews in the 47th (MacKinnon, Landeskog), and MacKinnon's second of the night in the 55th (Necas, Kulak). After the final horn, Kopitar received a standing ovation and was named the third star of the game.
Turning Point
Colorado's third period. Down to 1-2, the Kings pressed — but the Avalanche scored three times in 11 minutes to bury the series.
Colorado advances to Round 2 with a 4-0 sweep and a valuable rest stretch. For Los Angeles it was the end of the season — and the end of captain Anze Kopitar's 20-year overseas career.
Match Events
Key match events between Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche — 6 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Tripping
Interference
Interference
G. Landeskog
Roughing
Roughing
Roughing
A. Laferriere
S. Malinski
Holding
G. Landeskog
B. Kulak
Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Head to Head Results
Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche have met 80 times — Los Angeles Kings won 36, Colorado Avalanche won 44, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. Colorado Avalanche leads the head-to-head with 44 victories from 80 meetings. A combined 438 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.47 per match (208 for the home side, 230 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 70 matches (88%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 78 games (98%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Colorado Avalanche are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–3 in 2022.
36
Los Angeles Kings
0
Drawn
44
Colorado Avalanche
Recent Meetings (80)
Standings
Los Angeles Kings sit #8 and Colorado Avalanche are #1 in the NHL table heading into this match.
Western Conference
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 48 | 16 | 121 | |
| 82 | 38 | 20 | 112 | |
| 82 | 31 | 24 | 104 | |
| 82 | 30 | 26 | 95 | |
| 82 | 32 | 30 | 93 | |
| 82 | 33 | 33 | 92 | |
| 82 | 26 | 33 | 92 | |
| 82 | 22 | 27 | 90 | |
| 82 | 27 | 35 | 86 | |
| 82 | 33 | 33 | 86 | |
| 82 | 28 | 34 | 86 | |
| 82 | 28 | 35 | 82 | |
| 82 | 26 | 37 | 79 | |
| 82 | 27 | 39 | 77 | |
| 82 | 22 | 39 | 72 | |
| 82 | 15 | 49 | 58 |
Eastern Conference
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 39 | 22 | 113 | |
| 82 | 42 | 23 | 109 | |
| 82 | 40 | 26 | 106 | |
| 82 | 34 | 24 | 106 | |
| 82 | 33 | 27 | 100 | |
| 82 | 38 | 27 | 99 | |
| 82 | 34 | 25 | 98 | |
| 82 | 27 | 27 | 98 | |
| 82 | 37 | 30 | 95 | |
| 82 | 30 | 31 | 92 | |
| 82 | 28 | 30 | 92 | |
| 82 | 29 | 34 | 91 | |
| 82 | 29 | 37 | 87 | |
| 82 | 32 | 38 | 84 | |
| 82 | 23 | 36 | 78 | |
| 82 | 25 | 39 | 77 |
Atlantic Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 42 | 23 | 109 | |
| 82 | 40 | 26 | 106 | |
| 82 | 34 | 24 | 106 | |
| 82 | 33 | 27 | 100 | |
| 82 | 38 | 27 | 99 | |
| 82 | 30 | 31 | 92 | |
| 82 | 32 | 38 | 84 | |
| 82 | 23 | 36 | 78 |
Central Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 48 | 16 | 121 | |
| 82 | 38 | 20 | 112 | |
| 82 | 31 | 24 | 104 | |
| 82 | 33 | 33 | 92 | |
| 82 | 33 | 33 | 86 | |
| 82 | 28 | 34 | 86 | |
| 82 | 28 | 35 | 82 | |
| 82 | 22 | 39 | 72 |
Pacific Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 30 | 26 | 95 | |
| 82 | 32 | 30 | 93 | |
| 82 | 26 | 33 | 92 | |
| 82 | 22 | 27 | 90 | |
| 82 | 27 | 35 | 86 | |
| 82 | 26 | 37 | 79 | |
| 82 | 27 | 39 | 77 | |
| 82 | 15 | 49 | 58 |
Metropolitan Division
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 39 | 22 | 113 | |
| 82 | 34 | 25 | 98 | |
| 82 | 27 | 27 | 98 | |
| 82 | 37 | 30 | 95 | |
| 82 | 28 | 30 | 92 | |
| 82 | 29 | 34 | 91 | |
| 82 | 29 | 37 | 87 | |
| 82 | 25 | 39 | 77 |
Match Analysis AI
Avalanche Sweep Kings — Kopitar Bows Out After 20 Seasons
The Colorado Avalanche closed out the Western Conference First Round with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4, completing a 4-0 sweep. For Kings captain Anze Kopitar, it was the final game of a 20-year NHL career.
Los Angeles Kings – Colorado Avalanche 1:5 (0:1, 1:1, 0:3)
Goals: 34. Edmundson (Kempe, Laferriere) – 14. MacKinnon (Kadri, Landeskog), 26. Makar, 44. N. Roy (Lehkonen, Malinski), 47. Toews (MacKinnon, Landeskog), 55. MacKinnon (Necas, Kulak).
Goalies: Forsberg – Wedgewood. Shots on goal: 25:32.
/series state: 0:4/
MacKinnon and Makar Stake the Lead
Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring in the 14th minute off a Kadri-Landeskog setup. Cale Makar made it 2-0 minutes later. The Avalanche dominated the opening 40 minutes, even as the Kings tried to give Crypto.com Arena an emotional finish.
Edmundson Replies — Then Avalanche Roll
Joel Edmundson cut the lead to 1-2 in the 34th on a Kempe assist. The Kings hoped for momentum. Instead, the Avalanche scored three times in the third in an 11-minute stretch: Nathan Roy in the 44th, Devon Toews in the 47th and MacKinnon's second of the night in the 55th.
Kopitar's Goodbye
Anze Kopitar, the Kings captain, played the final game of his 20-year NHL career. After the final horn, the Crypto.com Arena crowd gave him a long standing ovation and the public address announcer named him the third star. The two-time Stanley Cup champion (2012, 2014) departs as one of the greatest Slovenian athletes in history.
What It Means
Colorado Avalanche advances to Round 2 with a 4-0 sweep and a rest period before its next opponent. Los Angeles Kings says goodbye to the season and to a generational figure — Kopitar's farewell closes one of the most successful careers any Slovenian player has ever had in the NHL.
Player Ratings
Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
Two goals (14th and 55th) plus an assist on Toews' goal; the Avalanche superstar finished the sweep in style.
Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
Goal at 2-0 in the 26th plus stable defensive work; Makar again controlled his zone.
Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles Kings)
Slovenian captain's final NHL game after 20 seasons — named the third star and given a long standing ovation.
Joel Edmundson (Los Angeles Kings)
Goal at 1-2 in the 34th off a Kempe feed — the only Kings goal of the night.
Match Videos
Avalanche vs. Kings | NHL Playoff Highlights | Game 4 | April 26, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Los Angeles Kings vs Colorado Avalanche Game 4?
Colorado won 5-1 (0:1, 1:1, 0:3) at Crypto.com Arena, sweeping the series 4-0.
Who scored the most goals?
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice for Colorado (14th and 55th minutes) and added an assist.
Who scored for Colorado?
Nathan MacKinnon twice (14th and 55th), Cale Makar (26th), Nathan Roy (44th) and Devon Toews (47th).
Who scored for Los Angeles?
Joel Edmundson scored in the 34th minute off an Adrian Kempe assist — the only Kings goal.
What is the series score after Game 4?
Colorado Avalanche won the Western Conference First Round series 4-0 and advance to Round 2.
Was this Anze Kopitar's final game?
Yes — the 38-year-old Slovenian captain played the final game of his 20-year overseas career. He was named the third star of the game and received a standing ovation.
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