Event Brief
Avalanche sweep Kings; Kopitar ends career
Filed: Apr 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Nathan MacKinnon led Colorado past Los Angeles 5-1, completing a first-round sweep and ending Anze Kopitar’s career.
WHO: Nathan MacKinnon, Nicolas Roy, Devon Toews, Anze Kopitar, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings
WHAT: The Avalanche beat the Kings 5-1 to complete a first-round playoff sweep.
WHEN: Apr 26, 2026 at 9:38 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles
WHY: The Avalanche advanced after winning the playoff series.
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