DENVER -- Connor McMichael scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Friday. Jakub Vrana and Jakob Chychrun scored, and Pierre-Luc Dubois had two assists for the Capitals (11-4-1), who had alternated wins and losses over their past six games. Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves.

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The Capitals open a three-game road trip Friday night at Colorado as the Avalanche wrap up a four-game homestand.

The Washington Capitals for their part have enjoyed a strong start to their season as they sit in third place in the Metropolitan Division but have lost three of their last five a

The Colorado Avalanche look to continue their home winnings streak as they face the Washington Capitals. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Avalanche prediction and pick. The Capitals come into the game at 10-4-1 on the year but have struggled as of late,