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The Colorado Avalanche will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action on Saturday.
Colorado has had a decent season so far and have won 9 out of 15 games this season. They are placed third in the Western Conference Central Division with 19 points and are perfectly placed to finish the league stage on a high and get direct qualification for the playoffs.
Washington has been poor, with 12 losses in 19 games this season. They are currently placed in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division with 17 points and are in desperate need of wins to get their season back on track.
Avalanche vs. Capitals Odds
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Avalanche vs. Capitals Match Details
Fixture: Avalanche @ Capitals
Date & Time: Saturday, November 19; 7 pm EDT
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Avalanche vs. Capitals Key Stats
Colorado has been consistent on offense with over 3.5 goals scored per game on average this season.The duo of Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon have been brilliant this season, with over 23 goals involvements each.
Their defense has done a good job, conceding less than 3 goals per game on average. The goaltenders have been positive too, limiting the opposition attacks to go uncounted for with over 475 saves. They will try to strengthen their output further going forward this season to have a more positive impact on the results.
Washington has been poor upfront with less than three goals scored per game on average. Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome have done well with over 32 goals involvement in between.
Their defense has been poor, with over 60 goals conceded in 19 games. The goaltenders did individually well with over 0.900 save percentages and over 530 saves. The open defense has not helped them and there is a lot of work left going forward this season to bring in its best.
Avalanche vs. Capitals Betting Prediction
Colorado are 4-0 in their last 4 against a team from the Metropolitan and have played well with 60 wins in their last 75 games gainst a team with a losing record.They have a great record of 14 wins in their last 18 road games and will be motivated to improve it further.
Washington can take inspiration from the fact that they are 13-3 in their last 16 Saturday games and have won 12 times in their last 14 meetings with Colorado.
Washington have scored well in their last few games and can do well given their performances against Colorado.
Prediction: Take, Washington,ML (+120)
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