Mikko Rantanen's impressive performance led the Colorado Avalanche to a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, marking his ninth career hat trick and second of the season.

Rantanen scored twice in the third period, including an empty-net goal, while Nathan MacKinnon contributed three assists. The Kings' Adrian Kempe also shone with two goals, but the team struggled offensively in the second period.

Jared Bednar set a franchise record for coaching games with the Avalanche, surpassing Michel Bergeron.