
Kings (vs. Avalanche) and Ducks (vs. Oilers) face tough first-round task in NHL playoffs
The Kings and Ducks took different routes to the playoffs, but hope they can overcome the Avalanche and Oilers, respectively.
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The Kings and Ducks took different routes to the playoffs, but hope they can overcome the Avalanche and Oilers, respectively.

Nick Blankenburg scored a second-period goal, Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his fourth shutout of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 2-0 on Thursday night to break the franchise's single-season points record. The Avalanche won the Presidents' Trophy with 121 points, e

LeBron James reminded everyone that the Rockets, whom the Lakers are playing in the NBA playoffs, are far more than just the Kevin Durant show.

The First round of the MHSAA Baseball and Softball playoffs are underway and the Pisgah Dragons hosted games on Thursday. Baseball beat Magee 11-1 in 6 innings of play while the Softball team beat Jefferson Davis County 9-1. Baseball highlights below.

The Kings will square off with the Colorado Avalanche to open the first round of the playoffs this season.

The Ducks last faced the Oilers in the playoffs in 2017.

The first-round series begins Sunday at Ball Arena. The post Avalanche Open 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Against the Los Angeles Kings appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.

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