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Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings face off in the first-round NHL playoff series, with Avalanche holding a regular-season edge. Avalanche finished with 55 wins, 16 losses, and 11 overtime losses, while Kings had 35 wins, 27 losses, and 20 overtime losses. Avalanche swept three meetings this season, including a 4-2 win on March 2. Avalanche boasts a strong home record and power play, while Kings excel when scoring three or more goals. Both teams have been performing well, with Avalanche averaging 3.3 goals per game and Kings averaging 3.1. Key players include Avalanches Martin Necas and Nathan MacKinnon, and Kings Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe. Injuries could impact the game, with Avalanches Nazem Kadri and Josh Manson day-to-day, and Kings missing Kevin Fiala for the season plus a few others. Betting lines favor Avalanche heavily, with Kings as underdogs and total goals at 5.5.

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