NHL3/22/2026
Scheduled
TIME:4:30 PM UTC
VENUE:
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COL
44-13.657
Away Team
1st in Conference DivisionLast5: W1L4
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34-27.493
WAS
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Home Team
12th in Conference DivisionLast5: W3L2

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're gearing up for a clash that's got the league buzzing. On Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern, the Colorado Avalanche are heading into the Capital to face off against the Washington Capitals.

Now, this season has been a rollercoaster for both these squads. The Avalanche, as always, have been a force to be reckoned with, showcasing that electrifying offensive firepower we've come to expect. They're a team that can light up the scoreboard in a heartbeat, and their speed is simply breathtaking.

On the other side, the Capitals have been grinding, showing that veteran grit and determination that has defined their franchise for years. They're a team that knows how to win, and playing on home ice in DC always adds an extra layer of intensity.

With the betting lines still taking shape, it tells us one thing: this is a matchup that's too close to call, a true toss-up that could go either way. Will the Avalanche's offensive juggernaut find a way to break through the Capitals' disciplined defense? Or will the Capitals' experience and home-ice advantage prove to be the deciding factor?

This isn't just another regular-season game; this is a statement opportunity for both teams. Get ready for a thrilling encounter, a true test of wills, and a game that promises to deliver all the high-octane hockey action you crave! You won't want to miss this one!

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Looking at the recent matchups, the Colorado Avalanche have had the upper hand against the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-2026 season, the Avalanche secured a decisive 5-2 victory at home. The previous season, the Capitals managed a split, winning one game 2-1 on the road while falling 5-2 at home. Overall, the Avalanche have demonstrated a stronger offensive output in these recent encounters, outscoring the Capitals in two out of the three games. The Capitals' defense will need to tighten up significantly to counter the Avalanche's scoring ability.

Previous Matchups

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2COL

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Current Season Games

COL logoCOL

Lvs DAL1 - 2
Lvs PIT2 - 7
L@ WPG1 - 3
W@ SEA5 - 1
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs MIN3 - 2
W@ DAL5 - 4
W@ ANA5 - 1
W@ LA4 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 1
Lvs MIN2 - 5
W@ UTA4 - 2
Wvs SJ4 - 2
Lvs DET0 - 2
W@ DET5 - 0
L@ MTL3 - 7
L@ OTT2 - 5
W@ TOR4 - 1
Lvs PHI3 - 7
Lvs ANA1 - 2
Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs NAS3 - 7
Lvs TOR3 - 4
Wvs CBJ4 - 0
Wvs OTT8 - 2
L@ TB2 - 4
L@ FLA1 - 2
W@ CAR5 - 3
Wvs STL6 - 1
Wvs LA5 - 2
W@ VEG6 - 5
Wvs UTA1 - 0
W@ MIN5 - 1
Wvs WPG3 - 2
W@ SEA5 - 3
Wvs NAS4 - 2
Wvs FLA6 - 2
L@ NAS3 - 4
W@ PHI3 - 2
W@ NYR3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs VAN3 - 1
Wvs MTL7 - 2
L@ MIN2 - 3
Wvs SJ6 - 0
W@ CHI1 - 0
W@ NAS3 - 0
Wvs NYR6 - 3
Wvs NYI4 - 1
Wvs BUF6 - 3
Wvs ANA4 - 1
W@ VAN5 - 4
W@ EDM9 - 1
Wvs TB3 - 2
L@ SJ2 - 3
W@ VEG4 - 2
Wvs NJ8 - 4
L@ NJ3 - 4
L@ BOS2 - 3
Lvs CAR4 - 5
L@ UTA3 - 4
Wvs BOS4 - 1
W@ CBJ4 - 1
W@ BUF3 - 1
Lvs DAL4 - 5
Wvs UTA2 - 1
W@ LA4 - 1
L@ DAL2 - 3
L@ VEG1 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 1
Wvs UTA3 - 2
W@ UTA5 - 1

WAS logoWAS

Wvs OTT4 - 1
Lvs BOS2 - 3
W@ BUF2 - 1
L@ PHI1 - 4
Wvs CGY7 - 3
L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs UTA2 - 3
L@ MTL2 - 6
Wvs VEG3 - 2
Wvs PHI3 - 1
Wvs NAS4 - 2
L@ PHI2 - 4
Wvs NYI4 - 1
Wvs CAR4 - 3
W@ DET4 - 3
L@ SEA1 - 5
L@ EDM5 - 6
W@ CGY3 - 1
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ COL2 - 5
Lvs FLA2 - 5
Lvs SJ2 - 3
Wvs MTL3 - 2
L@ NAS2 - 3
W@ CHI5 - 1
Lvs DAL1 - 4
Wvs ANA7 - 4
Lvs CHI2 - 3
L@ OTT3 - 4
Wvs NYR6 - 3
L@ FLA3 - 5
W@ NJ4 - 3
Lvs NYR3 - 7
L@ DET2 - 3
Lvs DET2 - 5
Wvs TOR4 - 0
L@ MIN0 - 5
L@ WPG1 - 5
Lvs CAR2 - 3
Wvs CBJ2 - 0
L@ ANA3 - 4
W@ SJ7 - 1
W@ LA3 - 1
W@ NYI4 - 1
Wvs TOR4 - 2
Wvs WPG4 - 3
Wvs CBJ5 - 1
Lvs TB3 - 5
W@ MTL8 - 4
Wvs EDM7 - 4
Wvs LA2 - 1
Lvs NJ2 - 3
L@ FLA3 - 6
W@ CAR4 - 1
L@ TB2 - 3
L@ PIT3 - 5
Wvs STL6 - 1
L@ BUF3 - 4
Lvs NYI1 - 3
L@ DAL0 - 1
Lvs OTT1 - 7
W@ CBJ5 - 1
Wvs SEA4 - 1
Lvs VAN3 - 4
Wvs MIN5 - 1
Wvs TB3 - 2
W@ NYR1 - 0
W@ NYI4 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 3
Wvs CBJ2 - 1
Lvs BOS1 - 3
W@ CBJ4 - 3
W@ NJ3 - 2
Wvs PHI5 - 1
W@ BOS5 - 2

Previous Season Games

COL logoCOL

L@ DAL2 - 4
Wvs DAL7 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 6
Wvs DAL4 - 0
Lvs DAL1 - 2
L@ DAL3 - 4
W@ DAL5 - 1
W@ ANA4 - 2
L@ LA4 - 5
Lvs VAN1 - 4
Wvs VEG3 - 2
L@ STL4 - 5
W@ CBJ7 - 3
W@ CHI3 - 2
Lvs CGY2 - 3
Lvs STL1 - 2
Wvs LA4 - 0
Wvs DET5 - 2
W@ MTL5 - 4
W@ OTT5 - 1
L@ TOR1 - 2
Wvs DAL4 - 3
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ MIN1 - 2
Wvs CHI3 - 0
Wvs TOR7 - 4
Wvs SJ7 - 3
Wvs PIT4 - 1
Wvs MIN5 - 2
Wvs NJ5 - 1
L@ STL1 - 3
L@ NAS1 - 2
W@ EDM5 - 4
W@ CGY4 - 2
L@ VAN0 - 3
Wvs PHI2 - 0
Wvs STL5 - 0
L@ NYI2 - 5
W@ NYR5 - 4
L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs WPG2 - 3
Lvs MIN1 - 3
Wvs DAL6 - 3
Lvs EDM3 - 4
Wvs NYR3 - 2
L@ WPG0 - 3
W@ MIN6 - 1
L@ CHI1 - 3
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Lvs MTL1 - 2
Wvs BUF6 - 5
Wvs WPG5 - 2
W@ UTA4 - 1
Wvs SEA5 - 2
W@ ANA4 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 2
L@ VAN1 - 3
Wvs NAS5 - 2
Lvs UTA1 - 4
W@ PIT6 - 2
W@ NJ4 - 0
W@ DET2 - 1
L@ CAR3 - 5
W@ BUF5 - 4
Lvs EDM1 - 4
L@ DAL3 - 5
Wvs VEG2 - 1
L@ TB2 - 8
W@ FLA7 - 4
W@ WAS2 - 1
W@ PHI3 - 2
Lvs WAS2 - 5
Wvs LA4 - 2
Wvs NAS3 - 2
Wvs CAR6 - 4
L@ WPG0 - 1
Wvs SEA6 - 3
L@ NAS2 - 5
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs CHI2 - 5
Wvs OTT5 - 4
W@ UTA5 - 1
W@ SEA3 - 2
W@ SJ4 - 1
Wvs ANA4 - 3
Lvs BOS3 - 5
Lvs NYI2 - 6
Lvs CBJ4 - 6
L@ VEG4 - 8
L@ UTA1 - 2
W@ VEG3 - 1
Lvs VEG1 - 6
Lvs UTA3 - 6
L@ DAL2 - 4
Lvs DAL2 - 3

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Lvs CAR1 - 3
L@ CAR2 - 5
L@ CAR0 - 4
Wvs CAR3 - 1
Lvs CAR1 - 2
Wvs MTL4 - 1
W@ MTL5 - 2
L@ MTL3 - 6
Wvs MTL3 - 1
Wvs MTL3 - 2
L@ PIT2 - 5
W@ NYI3 - 1
Lvs CBJ1 - 4
L@ CBJ0 - 7
Wvs CAR5 - 4
L@ NYI1 - 4
Wvs CHI5 - 3
L@ CAR1 - 5
W@ BOS4 - 3
Lvs BUF5 - 8
L@ MIN2 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 3
Wvs FLA6 - 3
Wvs PHI3 - 2
Wvs DET4 - 1
W@ SJ5 - 1
L@ LA0 - 3
W@ ANA7 - 4
Wvs SEA4 - 2
Wvs DET5 - 2
W@ NYR3 - 2
Wvs OTT5 - 4
Lvs TB1 - 3
Lvs STL2 - 5
Lvs CGY1 - 3
Wvs EDM7 - 3
W@ PIT8 - 3
Lvs UTA4 - 5
W@ PHI4 - 3
Wvs FLA6 - 3
Lvs WPG4 - 5
L@ OTT4 - 5
W@ CGY3 - 1
L@ VAN1 - 2
W@ SEA3 - 0
W@ EDM3 - 2
Wvs PIT4 - 1
W@ OTT1 - 0
Wvs ANA3 - 0
W@ NAS4 - 1
Lvs MTL2 - 3
Wvs VAN2 - 1
L@ BUF3 - 4
Wvs NYR7 - 4
Lvs MIN3 - 4
Wvs BOS3 - 1
L@ DET2 - 4
W@ TOR5 - 2
L@ BOS1 - 4
Wvs LA3 - 1
Wvs CAR3 - 1
L@ CHI2 - 3
L@ DAL1 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 2
W@ CBJ2 - 1
W@ MTL4 - 2
W@ TOR3 - 1
Lvs SJ1 - 2
W@ NJ6 - 5
Wvs NYI5 - 4
W@ TB5 - 4
W@ FLA4 - 1
Lvs NJ2 - 3
Lvs COL1 - 2
W@ UTA6 - 2
W@ VEG5 - 2
W@ COL5 - 2
Lvs TOR3 - 4
W@ STL8 - 1
Lvs PIT2 - 4
Wvs NAS3 - 2
L@ CAR2 - 4
Wvs CBJ7 - 2
Wvs MTL6 - 3
Wvs NYR5 - 3
L@ TB0 - 3
Wvs PHI6 - 3
W@ PHI4 - 1
W@ NJ6 - 5
Wvs DAL3 - 2
Wvs VEG4 - 2
Lvs NJ3 - 5
Wvs BOS2 - 0
W@ CBJ3 - 2
Lvs CBJ4 - 8
W@ NJ5 - 3
L@ BOS2 - 4
Lvs PHI2 - 6