The Los Angeles Kings lost Game 2 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in overtime on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, falling 2-1 and giving Colorado a 2-0 series lead. The game was marked by a dramatic incident in the second period when a glass pane behind the Kings' bench shattered after Avalanche fans banged on it following a save by goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Kings coach D.J. Smith narrowly avoided injury as glass rained down on him, delaying the game for about 15 minutes. Smith returned to the bench after being checked out. The Kings took a 1-0 lead late in regulation on a goal by Artemi Panarin, but Gabriel Landeskog tied the game for Colorado, sending it to overtime. Nicolas Roy scored the game-winning goal for the Avalanche. The Kings now face an uphill battle to extend the series, with the next two games scheduled at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Kings Lose Game 2 in Overtime as Avalanche Take 2-0 Series Lead
Glass shatters behind bench as Colorado wins playoff thriller.
By The Unbiased Times AI
April 22, 2026 • 1:23 PM• Updated April 22, 2026 • 1:26 PM
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All sources agree on the core facts of the game, including the glass-shattering incident, the Kings' late lead, and the Avalanche's overtime victory. The reporting focuses on the dramatic moments of the game and the implications for the series, with no significant divergence in framing or emphasis.
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