Los Angeles Kings4vs.Colorado Avalanche won8

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Sep 30 forecast

Colorado returns its elite core at home while Los Angeles enters without Kevin Fiala, so an Avalanche victory is likely.

Colorado enters with the stronger returning team, home ice and a favorable recent record against Los Angeles. The Avalanche dominated last season at both ends and retained Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and their other central contributors. Los Angeles remains dangerous after adding Artemi Panarin and finishing the preseason strongly, while Colorado’s forward injuries and unresolved goaltending introduce substantial single-game volatility. Even so, Kevin Fiala’s absence further tilts the matchup toward an Avalanche victory, which is likely.

Points to Avalanche

Los Angeles enters the opener without several forwards, including leading scorer Kevin Fiala.
On September 29, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak and Jan Jenik were reported out for the season opener.
Colorado retained the core that powered one of the league’s strongest attacks and defenses last season.
Colorado’s September 29 roster included Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Gabriel Landeskog, Martin Necas, Devon Toews and both active goaltenders.
Colorado was substantially stronger than Los Angeles across last season and particularly formidable at home.
During the 2025-26 regular season, Colorado finished 55-16-11 overall and 31-11-6 at home, while Los Angeles finished 35-27-20.

Points to Kings

Colorado’s forward depth is depleted entering the opener.
On September 29, Logan O’Connor was reported unavailable for Colorado’s opening-night game against Los Angeles.
Los Angeles enters with positive recent form and credible special-teams performance.
The Kings beat Anaheim 6-2 in their final preseason game on September 26 after also winning 2-1 on September 23.

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