Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead

The Colorado Avalanche are on the verge of advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-2. Cale Makar scored the decisive goal, while Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves. The Avalanche, who lead the series 3-0, benefited from fortunate deflections by Gabriel Landeskog and Artturi Lehkonen. Despite the Kings’ strong defense, they have struggled offensively, scoring only four goals in three games. The Kings, facing elimination, have not won a playoff round since 2014. Game 4 is set for Sunday, and a loss would mark the end of Kings captain Anze Kopitar’s career. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this series impact the future strategies of both the Avalanche and the Kings?