Avalanche Take Game One Lead in Thrilling First Round Matchup. In a closely contested matchup, the Colorado Avalanche edged out the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game One of their First Round Stanley Cup Playoff series on Sunday. Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood made a crucial statement with a 24-save performance, securing his first playoff win in the process. The victory gives the Avalanche a crucial advantage in the series, but the Kings will look to even the score in Game Two as the series shifts to Los Angeles.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced to record his first Stanley Cup Playoff win and help the Avalanche defeat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game One of the First Round on Sunday at Ball ...