NHL action on Thursday features the Colorado Avalanche (10-9) visiting the Washington Capitals (13-4-1) at Capital One Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche rank ninth in the Western Conference with 20 points and the Capitals are first in the Eastern Conference with 27 points.
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Avalanche vs. Capitals: Nov. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.37 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 30.65% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.47% | 28th |
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.33 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 16.36% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.72% | 3rd |
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Avalanche vs. Capitals Top Players
Avalanche
- With seven goals and 27 assists this season, Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors (34 points).
- Mikko Rantanen has 12 goals and 15 assists for Colorado to compile 27 total points (1.4 per game).
- Through 19 games, Cale Makar has proven himself as another option for Colorado. He has 27 points (eight goals and 19 assists).
- In 10 games played this season, Alexandar Georgiev (4-5-0) has allowed 32 goals.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has recorded six goals and 22 assists in 18 games for Washington, good for 28 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin has posted 25 total points (1.4 per game) this season. He has 15 goals and 10 assists.
- Connor McMichael is a crucial contributor on offense for Washington with 12 goals and seven assists.
- Logan Thompson is 8-0-1 on the season, giving up 24 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 253 saves with a .913 save percentage (16th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Capitals Injury Report
Avalanche
Tucker Poolman: Out (Head),
Ross Colton: Out (Foot),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee),
Alexandar Georgiev: Questionable (Upper Body)
Capitals
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Sonny Milano: Out (Upper Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2024 | Kings | W 4-2 | Home |
| 11/15/2024 | Capitals | L 5-2 | Home |
| 11/18/2024 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/23/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 11/25/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Avalanche | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/17/2024 | Golden Knights | W 5-2 | Away |
| 11/18/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 6-2 | Away |
| 11/21/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 11/23/2024 | Devils | - | Home |
| 11/25/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |