Nicolas Roy decided the game 7:44 into overtime, finishing a rebound chance to give the Colorado Avalanche a 2–1 win over the Los Angeles Kings and a 2–0 lead in their opening-round playoff series.
Roy lifted the puck through defenceman Brandt Clarke and into the net, sparking a strong celebration from his teammates. He said he was focused on contributing however possible since joining Colorado in a trade from Toronto on March 5, calling the goal an important moment.
The forward has now scored his second career playoff overtime winner, having previously done so while playing for Vegas in 2021. After the game, Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon praised his impact and intelligence on the ice.
Glass incident causes long stoppage
The second period was interrupted for around 17 minutes after a pane of glass behind the Kings’ bench broke and fell toward the area where interim coach D.J. Smith was standing. He covered his head as fragments dropped and later brushed debris from his suit.
The incident happened shortly after Quinton Byfield was denied a penalty shot by Colorado goaltender Scott Wedgewood. The breakage occurred as fans reacted by hitting the glass in celebration.
Despite the disruption, play eventually resumed, and both teams continued a tightly contested matchup.
Tight scoring battle and key goals
The Kings opened the scoring late in the third period when Artemi Panarin converted on a power play with 6:56 remaining. Colorado responded in the final minutes when captain Gabriel Landeskog found space in front and tied the game with 3:35 left in regulation.
Colorado briefly believed it had scored early in the third through a shot from Sam Malinski, but the goal was disallowed after officials ruled the puck had struck the side of the net rather than crossing the line.
Both teams also created strong defensive moments, including a key slide block by Mikey Anderson to break up a 3-on-1 opportunity and a similar defensive play later by Drew Doughty.
Goaltending duel and physical playoff style
Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves for Colorado, including stopping a penalty shot, while Anton Forsberg faced 34 shots and delivered several important stops for Los Angeles.
The game featured a heavy physical tone, with 52 hits, 52 blocked shots, 11 penalties, and multiple confrontations throughout the contest. Both sides played with intensity as the series tightened.
Colorado has now won both opening games by identical 2–1 scores. Historically, the Avalanche have advanced in most series when taking a 2–0 lead since moving to Denver, while the Kings have struggled when falling into an 0–2 deficit.
The teams will meet again on Thursday night in Los Angeles for Game 3, with the Kings aiming to recover from the early series deficit and Colorado looking to extend its lead further.