Can the Capitals Stop Chychrun’s Red-Hot Streak on Avalanche Ice?

Alright, here’s the deal: The Washington Capitals, holding a modest 24-19-6 record, are rolling into Denver to face a Colorado Avalanche squad that’s nothing short of formidable at 33-5-8 overall. After Jakob Chychrun lit up the Panthers with a two-goal splash in Washington’s recent 5-2 defeat, the Capitals are definitely looking to recalibrate on the road. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have been owning home ice with a staggering 19-1-3 tally and dominating games where they keep penalty minutes low. This Monday showdown, a first clash this season between these two, promises some electric moments given the star power on both sides—take Martin Necas’ 22 goals and 35 assists for Colorado, and Alex Ovechkin’s relentless 20 goals and 21 assists for Washington. No injuries muddying the waters either, meaning it’s pure grit and grind from the whistle. Can the Caps disrupt the Avalanche juggernaut? I’m buzzing to see how this one unfolds. LEARN MORE

Washington Capitals (24-19-6, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (33-5-8, in the Central Division)

Denver; Monday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals visit the Colorado Avalanche after Jakob Chychrun’s two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Capitals’ 5-2 loss.

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Colorado has a 19-1-3 record in home games and a 33-5-8 record overall. The Avalanche have gone 19-3-5 in games they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponents.

Washington is 24-19-6 overall and 10-9-3 in road games. The Capitals are 8-3-0 when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

Monday’s game is the first time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Martin Necas has 22 goals and 35 assists for the Avalanche. Brock Nelson has 10 goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

Alexander Ovechkin has 20 goals and 21 assists for the Capitals. Ethen Frank has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games.

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LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 6-3-1, averaging 4.2 goals, 7.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

Capitals: 4-5-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.9 assists, 4.2 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.

INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed.

Capitals: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.