Colorado Avalanche Triumph 2-1 Over Washington Capitals in Alex Ovechkin's Absence

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

In a recent matchup, the Colorado Avalanche claimed a 2-1 victory against the Washington Capitals, who missed their star player Alex Ovechkin due to an injury.

Miles Wood scored early in the third period to break the tie, with Mikko Rantanen also adding to the Avalanche's tally. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev played a significant role by making 29 saves to secure the win.

For the Capitals, Pierre-Luc Dubois found the back of the net, but despite Logan Thompson's 25 saves, they suffered their first regulation loss of the season.

Without Ovechkin, the Capitals' offensive performance struggled, and their power play was unable to capitalize.

A pivotal moment in the game saw Wood redirect a shot from Cale Makar to score the crucial go-ahead goal.

The absence of Ovechkin is evident in the team's statistics, with Washington holding a 4-14 record when he is not in the lineup since the 2021-22 season.

Looking ahead, the Avalanche will take on the reigning champions, Florida, while the Capitals are set to host New Jersey next.

Washington Capitals vs Colorado Avalanche Game Stats

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