Kings vs. Avalanche Prediction & Picks - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2

The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings face off in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Ball Arena on Tuesday, April 21, with the puck dropping at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Avalanche are up 1-0. The Avalanche are favored (-285) against the Kings (+230).

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Before this matchup, here's who we project to take home the victory in Tuesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

Kings vs. Avalanche Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Avalanche 4, Kings 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Avalanche (-285)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Avalanche (-1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

• The Avalanche have gone 7-11-18 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 55-16-11.
• Colorado is 11-4-5 (27 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Avalanche scored only one goal, they went 3-2-2 (eight points).
• Colorado has taken 13 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-7-3 record).
• The Avalanche have scored three or more goals in 60 games (48-6-6, 102 points).
• In the 26 games when Colorado has scored a single power-play goal, it went 18-2-6 to record 42 points.
• In the 64 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 43-12-9 (95 points).
• The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 11-3-0 to register 22 points.

Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have posted a record of 13-20-33 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 35-27-20.
• Los Angeles has earned 43 points (16-7-11) in its 34 games decided by one goal.
• Across the 21 games this season the Kings finished with only one goal, they have earned eight points.
• Los Angeles has earned 19 points (7-9-5 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Kings have scored at least three goals 41 times, earning 63 points from those matchups (26-4-11).
• This season, Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal in 33 games and picked up 37 points with a record of 16-12-5.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 19-18-9 (47 points).
• The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Kings went 15-9-10 in those matchups (40 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings vs. Avalanche Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado

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