Colorado visits Los Angeles with 2-0 series lead

The Colorado Avalanche are leading the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. The Avalanche, with a strong road record of 29-7-5, have been dominant this season, boasting a 55-16-11 overall record. They have been particularly successful when scoring three or more goals, with a 48-6-6 record in such games. The Kings, who have a 35-27-20 overall record, struggle at home with a 15-17-9 record. Key players include Adrian Kempe for the Kings, with 36 goals and 37 assists, and Nathan MacKinnon for the Avalanche, with 53 goals and 74 assists. The Kings have been averaging 2.9 goals per game in their last 10 games, while the Avalanche have been more defensively solid, allowing only 1.2 goals per game. The Kings are missing Kevin Fiala due to a leg injury, while the Avalanche have no listed injuries. QUESTION: How might the absence of a key player like Kevin Fiala impact the Kings’ performance in the playoffs?