Avalanche push Kings to the brink

Colorado capitalized on a pair of lucky goals to hold off a determined Kings squad that struggled to convert on key power play opportunities.

Gabriel Landeskog and Artturi Lehkonen also found the back of the net, underscoring the depth of the Avalanche's offensive arsenal.

Los Angeles now faces the daunting task of attempting to overcome a three-game deficit against the defending Western Conference champions.

Game 4 will be held in Los Angeles, where the Kings will fight to keep their season alive.