- Justus Annunen's stellar 32-save performance in his NHL playoff debut helped the Colorado Avalanche edge the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in Game 1.
- The Avalanche's penalty kill was a key factor, holding the Kings scoreless on 5 power-play opportunities.
- The game had significant front-office implications for both teams, with Annunen's emergence potentially impacting the Avalanche's goaltending decisions and the Kings' power-play struggles raising questions about veteran Phillip Danault's future.