Los Angeles Kings Form and Lineup
The Los Angeles Kings lost the second game of the series away in overtime by a score of 2:3. It is worth noting that this was the visitors' fourth defeat in a row in the postseason (two in OT). This time the visitors managed to open the scoring on the power play, but that goal once again turned out to be their only one.
In this postseason the Los Angeles Kings have been one of the weakest teams in terms of scoring (two goals), but in terms of goals conceded they are in the top five, having allowed only four.
Kevin Fiala, Alex Turcotte and Andrei Kuzmenko have not played a single game in this postseason yet because of injuries.
Key Numbers for the Los Angeles Kings:
- among the top five teams in this postseason by faceoff win percentage (54.4%);
- one of the leaders in blocked shots in the current Stanley Cup (48);
- among the three most disciplined teams in the playoffs (18 penalty minutes).
Colorado Avalanche Form and Lineup
The Colorado Avalanche hold a commanding lead in the series, with the previous meeting ending in an overtime win for the visitors (3:2). This time the team had to come from behind on the road, but in overtime it beat the Los Angeles Kings goaltender with only its second shot. This victory became their fifth in a row in the postseason (one in OT, one in a shootout).
In the current Stanley Cup run the Colorado Avalanche have conceded only two goals and are among the best in terms of defensive reliability. However, the club have not been as successful going forward, especially considering their status as the leading scoring side in the regular season; in this postseason they have scored only four times so far.
Key Numbers for the Colorado Avalanche:
- one of the teams that shoot most often in this postseason (68);
- among the bottom five on the faceoff dot in the current Stanley Cup (45.6%);
- one of the weakest teams in terms of physical play in the playoffs (64 hits).
