Ring the Bell 🔔 | Round 1, Game 1 | LA Kings at Colorado Avalanche | Stanley Cup Playoffs

On Sunday, the LA Kings begin their quest for the Stanley Cup against the Colorado Avalanche as part of their fifth consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It will also mark the third time in NHL history both these teams have met in the playoffs, over two decades since their last matchups: The 2001 Western Conference Semifinals and 2002 Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Avalanche won each series in seven games and were ultimately crowned Stanley Cup Champions in 2001. By virtue of their 5-3 victory over Seattle and Nashville’s regulation loss last Monday night (April 13), th Kings officially...