"Kings interim coach D.J. Smith quickly ducked when shattered glass fell on him after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench during Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night."
"The glass began to sway as fans pounded on it in excitement and then it gave way, with pieces raining on Smith. He covered his head and then brushed the glass off his suit before heading down the tunnel to the locker room."
"Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog told ESPN that he's never seen something like that happen before. 'It was loud there when 'Wedgy' made that save and fans got a little too excited,' he said."
During Game 3 of the playoff series between the Kings and Avalanche, a pane of glass broke, showering interim coach D.J. Smith with glass. The incident occurred after Quinton Byfield's penalty shot was saved by Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Fans' excitement caused the glass to sway and ultimately break. The game was halted for 19 minutes while cleanup crews removed the debris. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog noted the unusual nature of the incident, emphasizing the loud atmosphere during the save.
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