Avalanche Set to Face Familiar Foe in Fiery Ball Arena Showdown

TRENDINGBrowns outlast SteelersDuren, Pistons reach dealJoey Porter Jr. trade gradesYankees oust Red SoxFantasy Football Trade TipsStory byStory byAvalanche Set to Face Familiar Foe in Fiery Ball Arena ShowdownRyan O’HaraFri, October 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM UTCAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesRecap: Opening night mayhem leads to 8-4 Avalanche winThe power play giveth and the power play taketh.SB NationMacKinnon has 2 goals and a rare fight in the Avs' 8-4 victory over the Kings in openerNathan MacKinnon scored twice in a four-goal second period and capped his night with a rare fight, and the Colorado Avalanche opened the season with an 8-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. Hours before the game, Colorado coach Jared Bednar was given a four-year contract extension. Bednar, who led Colorado to the 2022 Stanley Cup title, was in the final year of his current contract.Associated PressAdvertisementAdvertisementNathan MacKinnon Shows Out Big for Avalanche in Season OpenerNathan MacKinnon would post two goals in addition to dropping the gloves with Brandt Clarke of the Los Angeles Kings en route to an incredibly impressive season opener for the Colorado Avalanche.Colorado Avalanche On SIOpen Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. LA Kings (8 p.m. MT)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 […]SB NationMacKinnon Drops the Gloves, Avalanche Drop Eight on Kings in Opening-Night RoutNathan MacKinnon scored twice and dropped the gloves with Brandt Clarke as the Avalanche erupted for eight goals in an emphatic 8-4 opening-night win over the Kings.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheWhat to Know Before Avalanche Drop the Puck on 2026-27 SeasonHere's all to know ahead of the Colorado Avalanche kicking off their 2026-27 NHL season in hosting the Los Angeles Kings at Ball Arena to begin their 31st season of hockey in Colorado.Colorado Avalanche On SIDeen’s Daily: Entertaining Season Opener; MacKinnon Fights; Bednar’s ExtensionThe Colorado Avalanche opened the season with a highly entertaining victory. Nathan MacKinnon also treated the fans to a fight. […]Colorado Hockey NowDarcy Kuemper’s Nightmare Return Raises Immediate Questions For KingsDarcy Kuemper surrendered eight goals in the Kings’ season opener, leaving Peter Laviolette with an immediate decision to make in net.The Hockey News - Los Angeles KingsKings vs Avalanche Game Preview: Kings Hockey is BackThe Kings start their 2026-27 NHL season tonight against the Colorado Avalanche.The Hockey News - Los Angeles KingsBizarre Stat Highlights Avalanche Season-Opening WinThe Colorado Avalanche have been one of the NHL’s most entertaining teams for over half a decade, and Wednesday night was no different. While their record-setting eight-goal performance and a Nathan MacKinnon fight made for an unforgettable evening vs. the Los Angeles Kings, the Avalanche added another bizarre stat: They scored four power-play goals but […] The post Bizarre Stat Highlights Avalanche Season-Opening Win appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAvalanche's Explosive Opening Win Came With One Big Warning SignThe Colorado Avalanche scored a franchise-record eight goals in the season opener, but there is still plenty that needs to be cleaned up.Colorado Avalanche On SIKings’ Defensive Woes Return In Season-Opening Loss To Avalanche.Los Angeles showed offensive promise, but Colorado’s high-powered attack exposed the Kings’ defensive struggles in an 8-4 season opener.The Hockey News - Los Angeles KingsAvalanche's Nathan MacKinnon Reveals What Sparked Fight Against LA Kings PlayerAvalanche's Nathan MacKinnon did everything on Wednesday, then revealed what happened before his unexpected fight.Athlon SportsPostgame: MacKinnon Scores Twice, Drops Gloves as Avalanche Cruise Past Kings 8-4The depth of the Colorado Avalanche’s relentless offense was on full display on opening night. But their superstar center was […]Colorado Hockey NowNathan MacKinnon Fight Highlights Avalanche’s Wild 8-4 WinThe Colorado Avalanche normally rely on Nathan MacKinnon to set the tone with his scoring. He’s one of the best forwards in the entire NHL, and he gives opposing defenses nightmares. On Wednesday night, as the Avs opened their season against the Los Angeles Kings, MacKinnon sure did that. But he also did something else: […] The post Nathan MacKinnon Fight Highlights Avalanche’s Wild 8-4 Win appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYT.J. Hughes Ready to Show Off Hard Work in Avalanche Season OpenerThe Colorado Avalanche are ready to begin their 31st season in Colorado by opening their season through hosting the Los Angeles Kings, with rookie T.J. Hughes in the Colorado lineup.Colorado Avalanche On SINew season, same doubts for Kings after opening night routDENVER — Talking about the postseason on opening night might sound premature, but what else are the Kings supposed to be measured against at this point?The Sporting TribuneNathan MacKinnon absolutely works over Brandt Clarke in his first fight in 4 yearsIt's not often you see a superstar player throwing absolute BOMBS!HockeyFeedDeen’s Daily: Avs’ Power Play; Barkov Hurt Again; Larkin Won’t PlayThe Colorado Avalanche are back at practice today after an entertaining start to the season on Wednesday. The Florida Panthers […]Colorado Hockey Now