"The Avalanche started quickly, putting four shots on goal in the first four minutes. Forsberg was spectacular, making 28 saves to keep the Kings in the game."
"Colorado thought it had beaten Forsberg less than seven minutes into the second period when O'Connor found the back of the net, but the goal was waved off by a goalie interference call."
"Lehkonen scored 4:31 before the second intermission, sweeping in the rebound of a Nathan MacKinnon shot, showcasing the Avalanche's offensive prowess."
"The Kings made a game of it late, pulling goaltender Anton Forsberg with 2:57 to play and getting a power-play goal from Artemi Panarin 35 seconds later."
The Kings faced the Colorado Avalanche in their playoff opener, losing 2-1. Artturi Lehkonen scored for the Avalanche late in the second period, followed by Logan O'Connor's goal early in the third. The Kings pulled their goaltender late in the game, resulting in a power-play goal from Artemi Panarin. The Avalanche, having won the Presidents' Trophy, showcased their strength with a strong start and solid defense, while the Kings struggled to keep pace despite a valiant effort from goaltender Anton Forsberg.
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