LOS ANGELES — The Avalanche allowed a goal on its first shift Wednesday and went on to lose its ninth consecutive game and fall to 4-24-2 in its last 30. Center Jeff Carter led the Los Angeles Kings with two goals and former Avs goalie Peter Budaj backstopped the 5-0 victory at Staples Center.
Goalie Spencer Martin, 21, got his third NHL start in Colorado’s nets but fell to 0-2-1. Marian Gaborik scored 47 seconds into the game for the Kings, who led 3-0 after the first period and got a third-period goals from Dustin Brown and Dwight King.