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Nicolas Roy's OT Tally Gives Avalanche 2-0 Advantage over Kings
Nicolas Roy scored 7:44 into overtime, and Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves as Colorado took a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
- On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in overtime at Ball Arena, with Nicolas Roy scoring the decisive rebound goal 7:44 into the extra period to secure a 2-0 series lead.
- Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog tied the contest with 3:35 remaining after the Kings held the Avalanche scoreless for more than 56 minutes, forcing overtime in a low-scoring defensive battle.
- A pane of glass shattered behind the Kings bench during the second period, causing a 17-minute delay after fans celebrated a penalty shot save by Scott Wedgewood against Quinton Byfield.
- Facing an 0-2 deficit, the Kings hold a 3-12 postseason record in this situation, while interim coach D.J. Smith's squad must win at home to avoid an early playoff exit.
- Game 3 shifts to Los Angeles on Thursday night, with the Avalanche holding a 17-2 playoff series record when leading 2-0 since relocating to Denver before the 1995-96 season.
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The Colorado Avalanche, who won the NHL regular season, defeated the Los Angeles Kings for the second time in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and took a two-game series lead.
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The Los Angeles Kings lost Game 2 of the playoffs to Colorado in overtime, 2-1. Game 3 will be played Friday morning in Los Angeles.
The Avalanche won 2-1 over the Los Angeles Kings in Colorado in overtime and took the 2-0 lead in this first round series.
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