The Colorado Avalanche are gearing up for a thrilling matchup in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, as they've been drawn against the Los Angeles Kings. The Avalanche, who finished the regular season with an impressive 113-point haul and a Central Division title, will look to replicate their dominant form against a Kings team that's been on the rise in recent years. Led by the likes of Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, Colorado will aim to take down the Kings' stingy defense, which has been bolstered by the return of key players from injury. As the playoffs get underway, hockey fans can expect an intense and closely contested series between two teams with high aspirations of making a deep run in the postseason.

Colorado Avalanche draw Los Angeles Kings in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs  CBS News