This is a 10* on WASHINGTON

The Capitals host the unbeaten Avalanche late Monday afternoon in D.C. The catch here is while the Avs may be unbeaten, all four of their wins have come at home. Tonight is the first time they've got to hit the road and last year they were just 17-24 in road games. Washington is a surprising 0-2 at home so far, but did just win in Dallas 4-2 on Saturday. They'd lost three in a row prior to that win, which was a revenge spot. Not only was it the Caps first wins in regulation at Dallas since 1995, they'd just lost to the Stars at home last Tuesday. In all three of the Capitals losses this year, they had the lead entering the 3rd period. Two of those three losses came in overtime. So sometimes records can be misleading and they are here as Washington is the betting favorite for a reason and that reason is simple. They are a better team than the unbeaten Avalanche. Colorado's roster lacks depth and winning on the road is a lot harder than winning at home. Saturday's win over Arizona needed overtime. Play on WASHINGTON

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