The Washington Capitals (13-4-1) will attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they square off against the Colorado Avalanche (10-9) at home on Thursday, November 21 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.

In the past 10 contests, the Capitals have gone 7-2-1. They have totaled 47 goals, while their opponents have scored 24. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (25.0% of opportunities).

Avalanche vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Capitals 5, Avalanche 2.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+120)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Avalanche Splits and Trends

The Avalanche have gone 2-0-2 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 10-9.
Colorado has 10 points (5-1-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Colorado has lost all five games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Avalanche have scored at least three goals 13 times, and are 10-3-0 in those games (to record 20 points).
In the nine games when Colorado has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-4-0 to record 10 points.
In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Colorado is 7-5-0 (14 points).
The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-2-0 (four points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals (13-4-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in contests that have needed OT this season.
In the four games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up seven points.
Washington failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Capitals have earned 27 points in their 15 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up 10 points with a record of 5-2-0.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 8-2-0 (16 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.

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