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Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen scored twice apiece for the Avalanche in the September 30 opener.
Knox Esparza
October 2, 20261 min read
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Colorado Avalanche8September 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings began their 2026–27 NHL season with an 8–4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, September 30.
Nathan MacKinnon and Artturi Lehkonen each scored twice for Colorado. Brock Nelson added a goal and two assists.
Nelson opened the scoring for the Avalanche. Brian Dumoulin then scored Los Angeles’ first goal of the season to tie the game 1–1.
Colorado finished the first period ahead 2–1 and the second ahead 6–3. The Avalanche added two more goals in the third to complete the win.
Sources: NHL game report, https://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20262027/GS020007.HTM ; Kings recap, https://frontend.d3.nhle.com/kings/news/2026-27-final-kings-4-avalanche-8 ; Avalanche recap, https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/game-recap-09-30-26
Knox Esparza
Knox Esparza covers Pleasanton high school and area college sports.
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A moderate Heat Advisory is active for Pleasanton, TX. Current conditions show 84F with clear skies. Highs near 94 expected today and tomorrow.
Conditions are holding steady in Pleasanton this Wednesday afternoon. With temperatures near 82F and clear skies, little to no rain is expected through the evening.
Current conditions in Pleasanton are clear and mild at 81F. Today brings sunny skies with a high near 89F, significantly warmer than yesterday. Rain chances remain negligible through the evening.
