The Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche are both battling for playoff spots as they prepare to meet in Denver on Tuesday. Read on for our best Capitals vs. Avalanche pick based on top odds.
The defending-champion Avalanche have survived a brutal run of injuries to sit in fourth place in the Central Division with 53 points in 45 games. Yet, while the Avalanche have generally been getting healthier in recent weeks, they are going to be missing standout defenseman Cale Makar for Tuesday's game. That is a game changer.
The Capitals, meanwhile, have a 6-5-2 record since the holiday break and are in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division with 56 points in 49 games.
Star winger Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 30 goals and 52 points in 48 games, and is expected to play Tuesday after missing Saturday's loss at Vegas due to a lower-body injury.