Kiszla: Kings Clowns Avs Need for Playoff Tuneup

The Avs treat the Kings like a sideshow act in what Mark Kiszla calls the perfect warm-up for deeper playoff runs. Colorado's stars sharpen their blades against LA's predictable chaos, the kind of matchup that exposes every flaw before the real wars begin. With Denver's front office eyeing a Cup repeat, this clown show serves as low-stakes reps that could define their spring.