In the NHL season opener, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1, with second-period goals from Martin Necas, Sam Malinski, and Artturi Lehkonen. Kings captain Anze Kopitar, playing his final season, had a subdued performance, while the team’s new general manager, Ken Holland, faced challenges after a summer of restructuring.
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