Preview: Avalanche play host to the Washington Capitals

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

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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, that may be getting back a Norris Trophy winner if Cale Makar is ready to play tonight.

And Washington has not been at its best lately, dropping roughly every other game in 2023. They still…