Despite missing T.J. Oshie, the Caps had a sense of urgency at the defensive fore-check and offensively in front of the opposing net against the Avs.
The Washington Capitals rode a strong offensive performance from the blue line in a solid 5-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The Washington Capitals are looking to extend their four-game win streak when they take on a struggling New York Islanders team in Brooklyn.
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Capitals' injury woes continue as reports state that star center Nicklas Backstrom is a 'game-time decision' against the Canucks because of an illness.