Recap: Avalanche take down Capitals 3-2 in overtime
it wasn’t pretty but another two points earned.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 22: Logan Thompson #48 of the Washington Capitals watches the puck as Brock Nelson #11 of the Colorado Avalanche looks to take a shot on goal in the first period at Capital One Arena on March 22, 2026 in Washington, D. C. (Photo by John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images It was another very early Sunday matinee affair as the Colorado Avalanche briefly visited the Nation’s Capital on their east coast swing to take on the Washington Capitals.
It wasn’t pretty but Colorado woke from their slumber in the third period and survived until overtime to take home the 3-2 win and maintain a five-point lead in the Central division race. One welcome surprise was the return of the captain to the lineup as Gabe Landeskog was deemed sufficiently recovered from his “uncomfortable” lower-body injury. Landy back in action!
#GoAvsGo pic. twitter. com/YrVjJEMCYo — Mile High Hockey (@MileHighHockey) March 22, 2026 The Game The visitors must have still been on mountain time because it was a sleepy start for the Avalanche.
They only mustered six shots on goal in the first period and gave the Capitals the first score of the game. Washington super rookie Justin Sourdif converted on a breakaway on a defensive miscue by Val Nichushkin and took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. Truly nothing happened in the second period as the teams traded unsuccessful power plays.