How to watch Kings vs. Avalanche: First Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for April 19

The Colorado Avalanche (55-16-11) and the Los Angeles Kings (35-27-20) take the ice on April 19, 2026 at Ball Arena, starting at 3 p.m. ET on TNT. The matchup is Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round.How to watch Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche Venue: Ball Arena Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: TNT Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Los Angeles vs. Colorado odds Puck Line: Colorado -1.5 (-105), Los Angeles +1.5 (-115) Favorite Moneyline: Colorado -275 Underdog Moneyline: Los Angeles +220 Total: 6 Total Over Odds: -105 Total Under Odds: -115 Odds provided by BetMGM.Injury reportsAvalancheJosh Manson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)KingsKevin Fiala: Out For Season (Leg)Stats to know Nathan MacKinnon has put up 127 points in 80 games (53 goals and 74 assists). Scott Wedgewood has a 2.0 goals-against average, and 1,004 saves. His .921 save percentage ranks first in the league. Artemi Panarin has 84 points this season (one per game), with 28 goals and 56 assists in 78 games (playing 19:21 per game). Darcy Kuemper has played 50 games this season, conceding 134 goals (2.8 goals-against average) with 1,099 saves and an .891 save percentage (44th in the league). This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.Photo: Minas Panagiotakis, Mike Carlson, Bruce Bennett, Luke Hales / Getty Images