Capitals take winning streak into home matchup with the Avalanche
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Colorado Avalanche (10-9, in the Central Division) vs. Washington Capitals (13-4-1, in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals will try to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
Washington has a 13-4-1 record overall and a 7-2-1 record in home games. The Capitals have gone 5-2-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.
Colorado has gone 4-3-0 in road games and 10-9 overall. The Avalanche have a 5-1-0 record in games decided by a goal.
Thursday’s game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Capitals won 5-2 in the previous matchup. Alexander Ovechkin led the Capitals with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor McMichael has scored 12 goals with seven assists for the Capitals. Hendrix Lapierre has over the last 10 games.
Mikko Rantanen has 12 goals and 15 assists for the Avalanche. Sam Malinski has scored goals over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Capitals: 7-2-1, averaging 4.7 goals, eight assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
Avalanche: 5-5-0, averaging three goals, 5.3 assists, 3.1 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
INJURIES: Capitals: None listed.
Avalanche: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.