On April 21, 2026, during a playoff game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, Colorado Avalanche fans became overly enthusiastic, resulting in the glass panel above the Los Angeles Kings' bench shattering. The incident occurred in the second period of the game, which the Avalanche won 2-1 in overtime. Kings coach D.J. Smith was struck by the glass and had to leave the bench to clean up the shards from his suit. The game was paused for more than 15 minutes while officials replaced the broken glass. After the game, Smith recounted the moment, stating he was hit multiple times before the glass broke. Avalanche players acknowledged the excitement of the fans, with Gabriel Landeskog noting that such incidents are rare. Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar remarked on the unusual nature of the event, emphasizing the intensity of playoff hockey.