Kings vs. Avalanche: How to Watch First Round Game 1

TV channel, streaming info, and more for the April 19 NHL playoff matchup

Apr. 19, 2026 at 11:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action of a hockey game, with players and the puck represented through fragmented, overlapping shapes and planes in a variety of colors.The first-round playoff clash between the Kings and Avalanche promises to be a hard-hitting, fast-paced affair as two Western Conference powerhouses battle for a spot in the next round.Denver Today

The Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche will face off in Game 1 of their NHL Playoffs First Round series on April 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on TNT.

Why it matters

This is the first game of a highly anticipated playoff series between two Western Conference powerhouses. The Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup champions, while the Kings are looking to make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Avalanche (55-16-11) and Kings (35-27-20) will meet at Ball Arena in Denver. Colorado's Josh Manson is listed as day-to-day with an upper body injury, while Los Angeles' Kevin Fiala is out for the season with a leg injury.

  • The game is scheduled for April 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET.

The players

Josh Manson

An Avalanche defenseman who is day-to-day with an upper body injury.

Kevin Fiala

A Kings forward who is out for the season with a leg injury.

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What’s next

The winner of this series will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.

The takeaway

This matchup between the defending champions and a rising Western Conference contender promises an exciting start to the NHL Playoffs.