Mar 14, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) fans on a shot against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen (40) in the first period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Emulation comes with any successful rebuild. For the LA Kings, they look to a familiar opponent in the Colorado Avalanche for such a recipe.
While they still are mathematically alive in the playoff hunt entering Friday night, the LA Kings are nonetheless looking forward to next season in what will be a crucial step in their rebuild.