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.

Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 DENVER -- Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the third period to complete his ninth career hat trick, and the ...

In the final game before Valeri Nichushkin and perhaps even Jonathan Drouin and Miles Wood returned to the lineup, the Avalanche again relied on their top stars to carry the load offensively.

Mikko Rantanen scored three goals for his ninth career hat trick, including a go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.