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Avalanche game day
Avalanche vs.
Capitals
Colorado hosts Washington Capitals at Ball Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Home matchupCOLVSWSH
COLVSWSH9:00 PM ET
Ball Arena
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WhenSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 PM ET
WhereBall Arena
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Colorado hosts Washington Capitals at Ball Arena. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET. Listed on Altitude 2 Sports · KTVD-TV (My20). Next up: vs. Utah Mammoth on December 14.
The question to watch
How do the Avalanche match up with Capitals at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Washington Capitals
Colorado hosts Washington Capitals. 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
| WSH | COL | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.08 | 3.07 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.0 | 27.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 79.5 | 76.9 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 9 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.58 | 4.21 |
Leaders
- COL · GoalsArtturi Lehkonen · 12
- COL · AssistsNathan MacKinnon · 15
- COL · PointsNathan MacKinnon · 24
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 10
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 9
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 12
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