Colorado Avalanche 55-16-11 · 121 PTS Avalanche vs Kings
COL lead all-time 87-83-8 · 178 meetings since 1979
Next meeting: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles Kings 35-27-20 · 90 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
COL lead 3-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-08 | COL @ LAK | 4-1 | COL | |
| 2025-12-30 | LAK @ COL | 2-5 | COL | |
| 2026-03-03 | COL @ LAK | 4-2 | COL |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | COL @ LAK | 5-1 | COL | |
| 2026-04-24 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | COL @ LAK | 4-2 | COL | |
| 2026-04-22 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | LAK @ COL | 1-2 | COL | OT/SO |
| 2026-04-19 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | LAK @ COL | 1-2 | COL | |
| 2026-03-03 | 2025-2026 | COL @ LAK | 4-2 | COL | |
| 2025-12-30 | 2025-2026 | LAK @ COL | 2-5 | COL | |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025-2026 | COL @ LAK | 4-1 | COL | |
| 2025-04-12 | 2024-2025 | COL @ LAK | 4-5 | LAK | |
| 2025-03-27 | 2024-2025 | LAK @ COL | 0-4 | COL | |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-2025 | LAK @ COL | 2-4 | COL |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
11COL wins
2LAK wins
13Games
1OT/SO games
49-24Goals (COL-LAK)
5.6Goals/game
| Season | GP | COL W | LAK W | COL goals | LAK goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 10 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| 2023-2024 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 |
Colorado Avalanche have won 7 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: COL 4, LAK 5 — April 12, 2025 (9 goals).
Most lopsided: COL 5, LAK 1 — April 26, 2026.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1979
Franchise totals — includes games played as QUE.
87COL wins
83LAK wins
8Ties
178Games
593-551Goals (COL-LAK)
First meeting: December 9, 1979 — LAK 2, QUE 3.
| Decade | GP | COL W | LAK W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 30 | 23 | 7 | |
| 2010s | 33 | 12 | 21 | |
| 2000s | 47 | 24 | 21 | 2 |
| 1990s | 34 | 14 | 17 | 3 |
| 1980s | 32 | 13 | 16 | 3 |
| 1970s | 2 | 1 | 1 |
05 / PLAYOFF HISTORY
Postseason Meetings
| Season | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | First Round | Colorado Avalanche won 4-0 |
06 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Avalanche vs Kings games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nathan MacKinnon | COL | 12 | 6 | 14 | 20 |
 Martin Necas | COL | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
 Cale Makar | COL | 11 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
 M. Rantanen | COL | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
 Artturi Lehkonen | COL | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
 Adrian Kempe | LAK | 13 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
07 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 2026-2027 | LAK @ COL | Colorado |
| March 7, 2027 | 2026-2027 | COL @ LAK | Los Angeles |
| April 3, 2027 | 2026-2027 | LAK @ COL | Colorado |
Avalanche vs Kings — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Avalanche and Kings?
- The Colorado Avalanche lead the all-time series 87-83-8 across 178 meetings (regular season and playoffs), including games played under predecessor franchises.
- When did the Avalanche and Kings first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 9, 1979: LAK 2, QUE 3.
- When do the Avalanche play the Kings next?
- The Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings meet next on October 1, 2026 in Colorado.
- Who won the last Avalanche vs Kings game?
- The Colorado Avalanche won the most recent meeting 5-1, on April 26, 2026.
- What is the Avalanche' record against the Kings?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Colorado Avalanche are 11-2 against the Los Angeles Kings across 13 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 49-24 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Avalanche and Kings?
- The Colorado Avalanche lead the 2025-2026 season series 3-0 through 3 games.
- Who has the most points in Avalanche vs Kings games?
- Nathan MacKinnon leads all skaters with 20 points (6 goals, 14 assists) in 12 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
- Have the Avalanche and Kings met in the playoffs recently?
- Yes — in the 2025-2026 First Round, the Colorado Avalanche won the series 4-0.