Capitals Face Avalanche Following Chychrun’s Two-Goal Performance
The Washington Capitals are set to face the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Monday at 4 p.m. EST. This matchup comes on the heels of Jakob Chychrun’s notable two-goal performance, despite the Capitals’ recent 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers.
Current Team Records
The Capitals hold a record of 24-19-6, placing them in the Metropolitan Division. In contrast, the Avalanche boast a stellar 33-5-8 record in the Central Division. Colorado has an impressive home record of 19-1-3 this season.
Statistical Highlights
- Capitals: 24 wins, 19 losses, 6 overtime losses
- Avalanche: 33 wins, 5 losses, 8 overtime losses
- Capitals’ Road Record: 10 wins, 9 losses, 3 overtime losses
- Avalanche’s Performance: 19-3-5 when serving fewer penalty minutes
Top Performers
Key players are emerging for both teams:
- Martin Necas: 22 goals, 35 assists for the Avalanche
- Brock Nelson: 10 goals, 5 assists in the last 10 games
- Alexander Ovechkin: 20 goals, 21 assists for the Capitals
- Ethen Frank: 4 goals, 1 assist in the last 10 games
Recent Performance and Matchup Insights
In their last ten games, the Avalanche have a record of 6-3-1, averaging 4.2 goals and 7.6 assists per game. They commit an average of 2.9 penalties and allow 2.7 goals per game.
Meanwhile, the Capitals have struggled, going 4-5-1 in their last ten outings. They average 3.3 goals and 5.9 assists per game, with 4.2 penalties and an allowance of 2.8 goals per game.
Injury Report
Both teams report no injuries, entering this crucial matchup at full strength.
This game marks the first meeting of the season between the Capitals and the Avalanche, promising an exciting clash on the ice.
