The Colorado Avalanche lead their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 after a hard-fought Game Three, winning 3-2 despite the Kings’ strong defense. Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves, while Gabe Landeskog and Cale Makar contributed key goals. Josh Manson’s injury opens the door for Nick Blankenburg’s playoff debut, while Ross Colton returned and made a noticeable impact. The Avalanche aim to complete the sweep in Game Four today, benefiting from an extra day of rest.
