Avalanche sweep Kings as Kopitar bids farewell
Colorado completed a four-game playoff sweep of the Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 win in Game 4, riding Nathan MacKinnon’s first-series goal on the power play, Cale Makar’s timely scoring, and Artturi Lehkonen’s strong two-way play to overwhelm L.A. while silencing any late push. Anze Kopitar’s emotional farewell capped the night as the Kings captain ended his 20-season NHL run. With Colorado’s depth, top-line talent, and disciplined defense on display, the Avalanche now eye a tougher next opponent (Dallas or Minnesota) and remain legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.
