Overview

• Martin Necas scored twice, including a power-play strike, with Sam Malinski and Artturi Lehkonen adding goals for Colorado.
• Kevin Fiala netted Los Angeles’ lone goal on a late 5-on-3 power play to avoid a shutout.
• Nathan MacKinnon’s assist on the opening goal moved him past Joe Sakic for the most points in Avalanche history since the move to Denver.
• Josh Manson’s heavy hit on Warren Foegele triggered a fight with Jeff Malott, resulting in five-minute majors and an extra unsportsmanlike penalty to Malott.
• Scott Wedgewood steadied the Avalanche as the Kings managed only nine shots through 36 minutes and finished with 25 in a flat home opener that also marked Ken Holland’s first regular-season game as GM.