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Capitals game day
Capitals vs.
Avalanche
Washington hosts Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSCOL
WSHVSCOL7:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenSat, Jan 16 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentColorado Avalanche
Colorado AvalancheContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Colorado Avalanche at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on Altitude 2 Sports · KTVD-TV (My20). Next up: at Pittsburgh Penguins on January 18.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Avalanche at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Colorado Avalanche
Washington hosts Colorado Avalanche. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on Altitude 2 Sports · KTVD-TV (My20).
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Season so far
| COL | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.17 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.7 | 29.5 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 80.0 | 86.4 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 4.83 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsBoone Jenner · 3
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsRyan Leonard · 6
- COL · GoalsNathan MacKinnon · 5
- COL · AssistsNathan MacKinnon · 7
- COL · PointsNathan MacKinnon · 12
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