🏒 NHLForecasts.com
Data-Driven NHL Predictions & Analytics
2026-27 Preseason

Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2025-04-12 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 5 - 4 Colorado Avalanche
🚨 Upset Win (56% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 43.9%
COL: 56.1%
Expected Goals
LAK: 2.85
COL: 3.13
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 69% • LAK at home vs COL: 2-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-26LAK 1 - 5 COLCOLLAK
2026-04-23LAK 2 - 4 COLCOLCOL
2026-04-21COL 2 - 1 LAKCOLCOL
2026-04-19COL 2 - 1 LAKCOLCOL
2026-03-02LAK 2 - 4 COLCOLLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1LAK900.54
1COL500.42
2LAK2332.10
2COL1500.73
3LAK1652.52
3COL2011.28
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 56.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 5 - 4 Colorado Avalanche
Expected: 2.9 - 3.1