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<\/p>\nCordell’s prediction: MacKinnon busts out of slump as Avs rock Caps. <\/p>\n
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Jan 19, 2026 \u2022 10:54 ET<\/p>\n
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Photo By – Reuters Connect. Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon in NHL action.<\/p>\n
Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals with 36, but he hasn\u2019t scored in three straight games, tying his season-long dry spell.<\/p>\n
My Capitals vs. Avalanche predictions expect MacKinnon to find the back of the net while leading the charge for a Colorado team looking to rebound from a pair of losses.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s dive into my NHL picks<\/a> for Monday, January 19.<\/p>\n Capitals vs Avalanche prediction<\/p>\n Capitals vs Avalanche best bet: Nathan MacKinnon anytime goal (+100)<\/p>\n Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> has filled the net at an incredible pace this season, scoring at least one goal in 54% of his appearances, and 57% at home.<\/p>\n He has often led the charge in winning efforts, scoring in 64% of the Colorado Avalanche<\/a>\u2019s wins. That\u2019s certainly noteworthy as the Avalanche are 19-1-3 at home and more than -200 favorites against the Washington Capitals<\/a> in this game.<\/p>\n Also working in his favor is rest. The Avalanche have had a couple of days off, and they\u2019ve been borderline unstoppable when that\u2019s the case.<\/p>\n Colorado is 12-1-1 following 2+ days of rest. They’ve scored 3+ goals in all 14 games and are averaging 4.57 in that span \u2014 absurd production.<\/p>\n As you\u2019d expect, MacKinnon has played a huge part in that. MacKinnon has scored in four of the last five games following two off days, potting six goals in that span.<\/p>\n He is the tone-setter for the Avalanche, and he\u2019s undoubtedly licking his chops to get back out there after suffering a pair of losses in a row.<\/p>\n The Capitals haven\u2019t defended all that well of late, either.<\/p>\n They rank 22nd in expected goals against at 5-on-5 and on the kill over the last 10 games. They\u2019ve also played at the 10th-highest pace, which MacKinnon and the Avalanche will certainly welcome at altitude.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account ![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768847108_649_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
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