# SHOCK THE WORLD: Can the LA Kings UPSET Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar's Avalanche in the Playoffs?

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Podcast: [Locked On Kings - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Kings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-kings-daily-podcast-on-the-los-angeles-kings-94741)
Published: 2026-04-18T09:40:46+00:00
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## Resource

The underdog Los Angeles Kings look to shock the hockey world and end their first-round playoff curse with a win over the Colorado Avalanche. Eddie Garcia and Chris Micieli preview this high-stakes NHL playoff showdown, breaking down whether the Avalanche’s Presidents’ Trophy momentum or the Kings’ resilience in tight games will prove decisive. Key insights include slowing down Avs stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, Martin Nečas’ need to deliver, and the goaltending question marks for both squads with Scott Wedgewood and Anton Forsberg set to start. Discussion covers strengths and concerns around special teams, the impact of recent trades like Artemi Panarin and Nazem Kadri, and the pressure on coaches D.J. Smith and Jared Bednar to deliver results. Can the Kings’ late-season surge overcome Colorado’s star power? Don’t miss this Western Conference playoff matchup.

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