The Colorado Avalanche got dragged into a defensive slog Wednesday night with the Los Angeles Kings, but having more world-class players than the other team works in those types of contests, too. Mikko Rantanen had a natural hat trick and an assist ...

The Kings dropped their second consecutive game in regulation on Wednesday night. Falling 4-2 in Colorado to the Avalanche, they’ll head back to Los Angeles with a pair of road losses on this mini two-game trip.

Adrian Kempe scores both goals for the Kings, who tie an NHL record with no shots in the second period of a 4-2 loss. Mikko Rantanen has a hat trick for Colorado.