Avalanche Down Kings 5-2 in Season Opener Led by Rantanen and MacKinnon

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 in the NHL season opener on October 12, 2023.
Mikko Rantanen led the Avalanche with 2 goals and 2 assists, while Nathan MacKinnon added 1 goal and 2 assists.
Cale Makar also contributed for Colorado with 1 goal and 1 assist in the win.
Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves for the Avalanche in his debut with the team.
Carl Grundstrom and Quinton Byfield scored goals for the Kings in the loss.