Game 17: Kings @ Colorado Avalanche 6:5

Converted scoring chances work for LA

"Look, how I scored!" says Scott Thornton
(photo courtesy of: www.yahoo.com)

LA goals from: Sean Avery (2), Craig Conroy, Lubo Visnovsky, Scott Thornton, Anze Kopitar
COL goals from: Svatos, Wolski, McLean, Sakic, Arnason.

The pros: Another entertaining offensive game with much better result (a second win away from Staples this year). The major difference was not the number of scoring chances, but very good execution thereof. First SHG of the season scored by Avery and first of the season (unbelievable, huh?) for Conroy and Thornton. Several key stops by Dan Cloutier, which can only be partially blamed for not more than two of the Avs goals. Season-opening 'bout for the newly called-up Tim Jackman (vs Lappy).

The cons: The Kings still get dominated quite easily for long stretches of time when they have the lead. Getting scored upon five times in an away game and still coming out with a "W" won't cut it every night - our defense needs to be tighter.