Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals Prediction (Dec 12, 2026)

Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals — Dec 12, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Colorado Avalanche vs Washington Capitals: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Colorado Avalanche 52.7% • Washington Capitals 47.3%

Expected goals: Colorado Avalanche 2.08 — Washington Capitals 2.45 • Median total: 6.2