Avalanche look to clinch series win over the Kings

The Colorado Avalanche are on the brink of advancing in the NHL Playoffs as they lead the series 3-0 against the Los Angeles Kings. The two teams will face off for the seventh time this season, with the Avalanche having won the last encounter 4-2. The Kings, with a record of 35-27-20, have struggled at home, while the Avalanche boast an impressive 30-7-5 road record. Key players include Artemi Panarin for the Kings and Martin Necas for the Avalanche. The Kings have been averaging 2.7 goals per game in their last 10 games, while the Avalanche have been more dominant, averaging 2.4 goals and allowing only 1.4 goals per game. Injuries include Kevin Fiala out for the season for the Kings and Josh Manson day-to-day for the Avalanche. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this playoff series impact the future strategies of both the Colorado Avalanche and the Los Angeles Kings?