The Shield

The 2025-26 Shield · Shield game 38

The Avalanche throw back the Kings

Kings2
at
Avalanche5

The wall holds

Shieldbearer

Brock Nelson Avalanche

The winner and an assist. Watch the winning goal

Another attack broken. Defense 7 of the Avalanche's 1st reign this season, and rivet 7 hammered into their slice of the Shield.

That reign was broken on Jan 4, after 9 defenses.

What if the Kings had won?

When
Monday, December 29, 2025
Where
Ball Arena
Decided
In regulation
Winning goal
B. Nelson
Winning goalie
M. Blackwood

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