COL Avalanche at LA Kings: First Goal

It typically means the market lists many discrete possibilities such as individual players from both teams as first-goal scorers plus team-level or special outcomes (e.g., 'no goal' or 'own goal'); check the platform's outcome list to see exact labels.

First-goal markets commonly close at or right before the puck drop, though the listed close time for this specific market is TBD — confirm the platform's stated close time because early-lineup announcements or confirmed scratches can also trigger early adjustments.

Look for the confirmed starting lineup and any scratches, who is on the first power-play unit, the starting goaltender, and which players are returning from injury or recent healthy scratches, since those factors determine who is most likely to be on the ice in the early minutes.

An early penalty and resulting power play substantially raises the immediate scoring chances for players on the top power-play unit, so news about special-teams personnel or expected aggression in the opening minutes can shift expectations for first-goal outcomes.

Use recent meetings and short-term scoring trends to contextualize likelihoods — teams on scoring streaks or with players who have recently been scoring early in games are more relevant, but weigh that against lineup changes, goaltender matchups, and situational factors like rest and travel.