The NHL schedule on Thursday includes a matchup between the Colorado Avalanche (10-9) and the Washington Capitals (13-4-1), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are 10th in the Western Conference and the Capitals are second in the Eastern Conference.
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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 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 30th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 11th |
| 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 | 12th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 16.36% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 87.72% | 3rd |
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Avalanche vs. Capitals Top Players
Avalanche
- Nathan MacKinnon is one of Colorado's top contributors this season with 34 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.1%.
- Cale Makar is another of Colorado's major contributors currently with 27 total points (eight goals and 19 assists) to his name.
- Mikko Rantanen has contributed 27 points for Colorado in 19 games this season, netting a goal on 20.3% of his shots and recording 12 goals and 15 assists.
- In the 10 games Alexandar Georgiev has played this season, his save percentage is .864, 60th in the league.
Capitals
- Dylan Strome has recorded six goals and 22 assists in 18 games for Washington, good for 28 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin has helped lead the attack for Washington this season with 15 goals and 10 assists.
- Connor McMichael is a top contributor on offense for Washington with 12 goals and seven assists.
- Logan Thompson is 8-0-1 in nine games this season, conceding 24 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 253 saves and a .913 save percentage (18th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Capitals Injury Report
Avalanche
Alexandar Georgiev: Questionable (Upper Body),
Tucker Poolman: Out (Head),
Ross Colton: Out (Foot),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee)
Capitals
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip),
Alexander Ovechkin: Out (Leg),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
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 |