Glass Panel Falls Behind Kings Bench During Avalanche-Kings Playoff Game

Kings interim coach D.J. Smith ducks as shattered glass rains down during Game 2 in Denver; 19-minute delay precedes Colorado's overtime win

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A glass panel behind the Los Angeles bench broke and fell on Kings interim coach D.J.
Smith during Game 2 of the NHL playoff series in Denver on Tuesday.
The incident occurred after Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood made a penalty shot save, causing excited fans to pound on the glass, which then gave way.

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A glass panel behind the Los Angeles bench broke and fell on Kings interim coach D.J. Smith during Game 2 of the NHL playoff series in Denver on Tuesday. The incident occurred after Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood made a penalty shot save, causing excited fans to pound on the glass, which then gave way. Smith ducked and brushed glass from his suit before leaving briefly. The 19-minute delay ended with Colorado winning 2-1 in overtime on Nicolas Roy's goal, taking a 2-0 series lead.

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