Overview
- Colorado opened the 2025-26 season with a 4-1 win at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles in ESPN’s opening-night tripleheader.
- Martin Necas scored two goals for the Avalanche, with Sam Malinski and Artturi Lehkonen adding second-period tallies; Kevin Fiala scored a late power-play goal for the Kings.
- Nathan MacKinnon’s assist on the first goal moved him past Joe Sakic for the Avalanche’s all-time points lead, and he finished with two assists.
- Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves for Colorado, while Los Angeles starter Darcy Kuemper stopped 19 shots.
- Anže Kopitar began his announced final season and recorded his 839th assist; next up, the Kings visit Vegas on Wednesday and the Avalanche host Utah on Oct. 9.