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Caps vs Avalanche pregame: Homestand continues

Are the Capitals still playing at home? You betcha and tonight they host the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs are hoping to snap their four game losing streak. They have lost eight in their last 10 games… but then again so have the Capitals. Hopefully, the promotion of Andre Burakovsky to the third line can bring some magic? Maybe?

We have been so spoiled with these 7PM puck drop starts. Tune your telly to NBCS Washington for all the action. You can also stream the game live from your devices on the My Teams app. Chris from the comments will have your recap.
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Philipp Grubauer returns to DC for first time since joining Colorado Avalanche: ‘Washington is always going to be home’

Though the Washington Capitals and Philipp Grubauer have already had a reunion during the 2018-19 season, Thursday night’s tilt against the Colorado Avalanche marks the first time that the former Capitals backup goaltender will return to the District.

Speaking with the media following the Colorado Avalanche’s morning skate at Capital One Arena, Grubauer said to Capitals Radio’s Ben Raby, “It’s special coming back. I’ve had this date circled. Washington is always going to be home.”

Grubauer won’t get the nod in net, with another former Capital, Semyon Varlamov, starting instead, but the homecoming will still be an emotional one.

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By Donya Abramo 1 month ago

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Andre Burakovksy promoted to third line against the Colorado Avalanche

Amid the rumors circulating that the Capitals have asked for several mid to high draft picks in exchange for winger Andre Burakovsky, it appears he’ll get another shot at finding his scoring touch.

At the morning skate before their bout with the Colorado Avalanche Thursday night, Burkie was promoted to the third line with Brett Connolly and Lars Eller.

Burakovsky has been skating on the fourth line for five games, which started with the Caps last-second overtime loss against the San Jose Sharks. He scored one goal in that game against the Sharks but has been pointless since.

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By Julia Karron 1 month ago

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