LA Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche: How to Watch

What you need to know ahead of the game against the Colorado Avalanche:
When: May 8 at 7:00 pm PT (Kings Live Pregame Show at 6:30 pm PT)
Where: STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Watch:
Bally Sports West
(
NHL.TV
outside of LA area)
Listen:
Kings Audio Network on iHeart Radio
Tickets:
Avalanche @ Kings
STAPLES Center Safety Protocols

Team Records:
Avalanche: 35 - 13 - 4 (74 pts)
Kings: 21 - 25 - 6 (48 pts)
Previous Matchup:
An early goal from Brendan Lemieux doesn't prove to be enough as the Avs respond with three straight and win 3-2.

Kings Notes:
With a loss last night to the Avalanche and a point earned by the St. Louis Blues in their overtime loss against the Vegas Golden Knights last night, the Kings were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Gabriel Vilardi has tallied three goals in his last two games.
Brendan Lemieux recorded his second goal with the Kings on Friday since being acquired midway through the season from the New York Rangers.
Avalanche Notes:
The Avs lead the NHL in shot differential, averaging just under 10 more shots per game than their opponent.
The Avs have three players with a plus/minus above plus-20; Mikko Rantanen (plus-26), Nathan MacKinnon (plus-22) and Devon Toews (plus-22).
Who to Watch:
Anze Kopitar, who is now looking to start his bid for another 1,000 points in the NHL.
Mikko Rantanen, who leads the Avs in goals (30) and ranks third in the NHL in goals. Rantanen has recorded 59 points (20-30=60) this season.