Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks - NHL
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by Taavi Pailk in NHL Picks
One of the 2027 Stanley Cup favorites, the Colorado Avalanche, begin the new season with a tricky matchup against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday at the Ball Arena. The Kings will seek revenge for their Round 1 playoff loss to Colorado and could pull off an upset. But they need their offense to show up.
The Avalanche swept the Kings in the opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, allowing only five goals. Last season, L.A.’s offense improved significantly after acquiring Artemi Panarin, but the team lacked creativity against Colorado.
Only three teams averaged fewer goals than the Kings last season, but their scoring average improved by 0.2 per game when Panarin arrived in town. He’s been one of the most consistent offensive players in the league since making his debut in 2015.
Panarin has now had a full preseason and training camp to mesh with his teammates. This offseason, the Kings also bolstered their attack with veteran playmaker Mats Zuccarello, who recorded a power-play goal and two assists in his lone preseason appearance.
With Panarin and Zuccarello part of the top-six group, the Kings should generate plenty of scoring chances on Wednesday night.
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Players list
M. Blackwood
S. Wedgewood
D. Toews
B. Kulak
J. Manson
C. Makar
S. Malinski
B. Burns
R. Colton
N. Roy
J. Kiviranta
N. MacKinnon
B. Nelson
A. Lehkonen
G. Landeskog
N. Kadri
M. Necas
L. O'Connor
J. Drury
P. Kelly
D. Kuemper
A. Forsberg
J. Edmundson
C. Ceci
B. Clarke
M. Anderson
B. Dumoulin
D. Doughty
A. Kempe
T. Moore
T. Ward
J. Wright
J. Malott
A. Laferriere
S. Helenius
Q. Byfield
A. Turcotte
S. Laughton
A. Panarin
A. Kopitar
Colorado Avalanche - Los Angeles Kings Key Points
- Last season, the Kings averaged 2.86 goals per game after acquiring Artemi Panarin.
- The Kings’ offense exploded for six goals in their final preseason game.
- In their preseason finale, five Kings players had multiple points.
- The Kings have scored at least three goals in five of their last seven season openers.
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Our Colorado Avalanche vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
The Kings will have learned from last year's mistakes and look strong up front, even with Kevin Fiala injured and Anze Kopitar retired.
Colorado is tough to beat and has one of the league's best defensive units, but Jared Bednar’s team might not be at its best on opening night because of injuries. Forwards Zachary L'Heureux and Logan O'Connor won’t be in the lineup.
Our prediction for Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings. Kings over 2.5 goals.
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