With Game 82 now in the books, it’s time to look ahead. Below is the full schedule for the Kings and Avs first-round playoff series. Colorado is coming in as this year’s Presidents’ Trophy winner, by virtue of their 121 points (55-16-11 record) during the regular season.
Meanwhile, LA enters the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs carrying a 6-2-2 record over their past 10 games and acquiring 90 points (35-27-20) overall.
Way back on opening night in October, the Kings faced the Avalanche in Game 1 of the 2025-26 regular season. So, perhaps a reunion to start the postseason against each other was simply inevitable. It’s right back to where they both began, only with much more at stake now.
Round 1 Playoff Schedule
Game 1: Sunday, April 19 at noon PT
Kings at Avs
Game 2: Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm PT
Kings at Avs
Game 3: Thursday, April 23 at 7pm PT
Avs at Kings
Game 4: Sunday, April 26 at 1:30pm PT
Avs at Kings
Game 5: Wednesday, April 29 at TBD
Kings at Avs
Game 6: Friday, May 1 at TBD
Avs at Kings
Game 7: Sunday, May 3 at TBD
Kings at Avs
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