NHL Playoffs: Avalanche Clinch Series Sweep Over Kings The Colorado Avalanche have taken a commanding 4-0 lead in their Western Conference First Round series against the Los Angeles Kings, securing a dominant 5-1 win in Game 4. Nathan MacKinnon led the charge, scoring two goals and dishing out an assist in a convincing performance. The Avalanche's strong outing has all but eliminated the Kings from the playoffs, setting them up for a potential showdown with a higher-seeded opponent in the next round. As the Avalanche look to continue their postseason momentum, questions remain about their ability to sustain their success against tougher competition.


LOS ANGELES -- Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 win in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round at ...