The Colorado Avalanche face the NHL's top-ranked defense, the Los Angeles Kings, in a key test for Avs' offense.

The Colorado Avalanche prepare to face the Los Angeles Kings, led by veteran center Anze Kopitar, whose team ranks as the NHL's most defensively sound squad this season, according to league statistics. The matchup highlights a key test for the Avs' offense as they aim to overcome a Kings defense that has allowed the fewest goals per game in the league.