In a game between the Capitals and Avalanche, Tom Wilson was moved to the fourth line. Alexandar Georgiev started for the Avalanche, with Nathan MacKinnon returning. The game saw goals from players like Ovechkin and Lehkonen, with the Avalanche ultimately winning 6-3.
NEWπ°@MileHighSports Artturi Lehkonen had four points, highlighted by a well-executed between-the-legs pass to Mikko Rantanen to end the Avs' power-play drought. My takeaways from a much-needed 6-3 victory for Colorado over Alex Ovechkin and the Caps. https://t.co/GK6xVjRhe6
And Alex Ovechkin just missed second goal of the night. Off the post, off Georgiev's back ... but not in. #Avs still lead 4-3 with 9:39 left.
Alex Ovechkin scores on a one-timer on the power play. The #Avs are still raging about that penalty call. 4-3 Avs
After two periods, the Avalanche lead the Capitals 4-2. Shots on goal are 23-18 Colorado (13-6 Avs in 2nd)
After 40, the Capitals trail the Avalanche 4-2 after goals from Lehkonen and Rantanen. COL leads 23-18 in SOG. Caps will start the third with 1:57 left on a critical PP.
Capitals called for too many men with 3:40 left in second period. Avalanche PP (0-for-1 so far)
After one period, the Avalanche and Capitals are tied 2-2. Shots on goal are 12-10 Washington. Capitals with a good pushback after falling behind 2-0 in the opening 4:57.
After 20, Caps and Avalanche tied 2-2 after goals from Colton and Toews and Malenstyn and McMichael. WSH up 12-10 in SOG.
Oshie called for holding Manson below the goal line at 12:57. Ends Caps PP with 50 secs left. 4-on-4 and then first Avs PP.
Caps get one back. Beck Malenstyn got a piece of the point shot, which certainly seemed to throw Alex Georgiev's rebound plan off ... and it came right back to Malenstyn for an easy one. And they scored on the next shift too. 2-2 game at 10:00
This matchup is why Wilson is playing on Dowd's line tonight. MacKinnon (four goals, one assist) and Rantanen (one goal, four assists) each had five points the last time the Avalanche played the Capitals on Jan. 24 in Colorado (6-2 Avs win) https://t.co/arnRwJuI3Q
Pre-game warmups are underway at Capital One Arena for Avalanche-Capitals. It will be Alexandar Georgiev (COL) and Charlie Lindgren (WSH) in the nets.
Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals are looking to build off two strong showings and the lines get a bit of a makeover as they host the Avalanche. Here's everything to know before puck drop, including line combinations, storylines, injury updates and more: https://t.co/vYQlczpoI6
Alexandar Georgiev was in starters net and first goalie off for Avalanche this morning, so he looks to be the starter vs. the Capitals. Nathan MacKinnon skated this morning after not practicing yesterday because he tweaked something and will play tonight, per coach Jared Bednar.
A notable change to the Capitals lineup, as Tom Wilson moves down to the fourth line ahead of Tuesday's tilt with the Avalanche. More on the projected combinations and what the move means for Wilson and the #ALLCAPS: https://t.co/Wa09yZ5Mzp