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The Kings are 0-3-1 against the Avalanche this season.
The Los Angeles Kings look to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night as they battle the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Kings are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference, thanks to losing seven of their last nine contests, scoring just 14 goals during that span.
The Kings (27-21-12) are last in the NHL in goal scoring, averaging just 2.07 goals per game. To make matters worse, they allowed four goals in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss in Glendale, Arizona against the Phoenix Coyotes.
"If you give up three power-play goals on the road, you're going to have a tough time winning," coach Darryl Sutter told the Associated Press.
The Kings have lost all three games to the Avalanche this season, scoring four goals in the process. Forward Steve Downie, acquired from Tampa Bay this season, is expected to make his debut for Colorado (29-27-4) on Wednesday.
Wednesday's 6 p.m. PST game will be televised by NBC Sports Network. For more news and information on Kings hockey, be sure to read Jewels From The Crown.
Kings Vs. Avalanche Final Score: Jonathan Quick Pulled In 4-1 Loss In Denver
The Los Angeles Kings continued to lose their grip on a playoff spot, losing to the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 Wednesday night at the Pepsi Center in Denver. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Kings, who are 2-6-2 in their last 10 games.
The Kings (27-22-12) remain one point ahead of the Calgary Flames for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Los Angeles is just two points ahead of Colorado (30-27-4), and luckily for the Kings they don't have to face the Avalanche again this season. The Kings were 0-3-1 against Colorado this season.
Paul Stasny scored two goals for Colorado, including one of three Avalanche goals in the first period. Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick was pulled after giving up three goals in 11 shots in 20 minutes.
Dustin Brown scored the lone goal for the Kings, put it came in the third period after the team was down 4-0. Los Angeles has 15 goals in their last 10 games. The Kings return home Saturday night to face the Chicago Blackhawks.
For more news and information on Kings hockey, be sure to read Jewels From The Crown.
Feb 22 8:31p by Eric Stephen