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

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

The Capitals have scored 47 goals during their past 10 games, while conceding 24 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in seven power-play goals (25.0%). They are 7-2-1 over those games.

Avalanche vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

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

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+117)
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 (10-9 overall) have a 2-0-2 record in contests that have required overtime.
Colorado is 5-1-0 (10 points) in its six games decided by one goal.
Colorado has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Avalanche are 10-3-0 in the 13 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 20 points).
In the nine games when Colorado has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-4-0 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 in four games, going 2-2-0 to register four points.

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 13-4-1 record this season and are 1-1-2 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
Washington has earned seven points (3-0-1) in its four games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Washington failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Capitals have earned 27 points in their 15 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and picked up 10 points with a record of 5-2-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 8-2-0 (16 points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Capitals went 5-2-1 in those contests (11 points).

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