Avalanche Lead 3-0, Kings Fight for Survival

Colorado avalanche just dropped a 4-2 win on the Kings in game 3,

grabbing a commanding 3-0 lead in their first round playoff series.

The OVs have held LA to only four goals total so far,

putting the Kings on the brink of elimination heading into game 4 at home on Sunday.

Scott Wedgewood has been lights out in net for Colorado,

making 24 saves in that latest game,

and frustrating the Kings attack, all series.

LA's Anton Forsberg has been solid too in his playoff debut,

but a couple flute bounces when against him,

including an early caram off the boards.

Kings players are staying confident,

despite dropping their last six first round series.

They know one home win could swing momentum,

and their penalty kill has been perfect,

stopping all nine avalanche power plays while keeping the NHLs.

Top scoring team in check.

Offense remains the issue for LA,

scraping just four goals across three games,

mostly on power plays.

They've got to create more high quality chances against Wedgewood,

and wear down Colorado's defense to have a shot.

Game 4 is due or die for the Kings,

and their coach believes this locker room

has the fire to force a game 5 back in Denver.

Expect them to empty the tank.

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