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Colorado Avalanche host LA Kings for season opener tonight in Denver

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Colorado Avalanche host LA Kings for season opener tonight in Denver

Summary

The Colorado Avalanche face the Los Angeles Kings in their NHL season opener at Ball Arena at 8 p.m. MT. This marks the Avalanche's return after 127 days since their last game. Both teams enter the matchup with a 0-0-0 record for the new season. The Avalanche look to build on last year's playoff success, having swept the Kings in the first round. The Kings, seeking offensive improvements, have added forwards Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, and Scott Laughton during the offseason. Fans can watch the game on TNT or truTV, and listen on Altitude Sports Radio.

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Status Watch

•Avalanche return after 127 days since last game.
•Game starts at 8 p.m. MT at Ball Arena.
•Kings added several forwards to boost their offense.
•Both teams are 0-0-0 at season's start.
•Avalanche swept Kings in 2025-26 playoffs.

Latest Updates

1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings (8 p.m. MT)

What they're saying

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I think we will do open threads a little differently this year, now that the new SB Nation app offers real-time updates! We will still drop the need-to-knows here (lineups, where to watch/listen, etc.), but we’ll keep it brief early and update as the game progresses! It’s been 127 days since the Colorado Avalanche last […]
— Yahoo Sports

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