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Avalanche Down Kings 5-2 in Season Opener Led by Rantanen and MacKinnon

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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cam Talbot, left, is scored on by Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon as defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, center, and right wing Mikko Rantanen watch during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Oct 11, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy (3) plays for the puck against Colorado Avalanche center Ryan Johansen (12) during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 in the NHL season opener on October 12, 2023.
  • Mikko Rantanen led the Avalanche with 2 goals and 2 assists, while Nathan MacKinnon added 1 goal and 2 assists.
  • Cale Makar also contributed for Colorado with 1 goal and 1 assist in the win.
  • Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves for the Avalanche in his debut with the team.
  • Carl Grundstrom and Quinton Byfield scored goals for the Kings in the loss.