Despite overcoming an early 2-0 deficit, the Capitals just weren’t enough for a strong Colorado Avalanche team that left Capital One Arena with a 6-3 victory.
This was the second game in three days where the Caps hosted a Western Conference opponent, as they previously lost to the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in OT on Super Bowl Sunday.
Despite the loss, Alex Ovechkin extended his goal-scoring streak to six games, as he scored on a third period power play. Ovechkin’s late goal was a one-timer from the left circle, earning him his 14th goal of the season and the 836th of his career.