The Vegas Golden Knights provided a stiff challenge for the Colorado Avalanche offense two nights ago, at least for two periods.
Now the high-powered Avs face a tougher one.
The Los Angeles Kings are at Ball Arena on Monday night, and they have allowed the second-fewest goals in the NHL this season.
“You’re looking at the stingiest defensive team in the league. It’s that simple,” Avs coach Jared Bednar said. “It’s very difficult to create scoring chances against them off the rush and in d-zone coverage, it’s even worse.”
Bednar’s team has allowed the fewest goals, 11 fewer than the Kings in the same number of games.