The Colorado Avalanche really poured it on in the third period against a seemingly weary Caps team, but the early offense was simply too much for the Avalanche to overcome, as the Caps walked away with a 5-3 win.
- Plus: The Caps managed to gain/maintain their divisional lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins. At this point, that is the primary "plus" from every game.
- Minus: For the Avalanche's third goal of the game, Nathan MacKinnon undressed Dmitry Orlov and Matt Niskanen.