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Open Thread: Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals (7:00 p.m.)

The Opponent: Washington Capitals (25-18-6)

Watch: Altitude, NBCSW, ESPN+ (Out of Market only)

Listen: Altitude Sports Radio FM 92.5, AM 950

Darcy Kuemper got his Stanley Cup ring when Colorado visited Washington back in November. Now, he’ll make his first start in Denver as a visitor since backstopping last year’s championship run.

He’ll do so against an Avalanche team that seems to have rediscovered the mojo that made it a champion in winning five straight after hitting rock bottom in a loss to Chicago, who won’t be getting back Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar still out due to injury.