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Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog chases after the puck against Washington Capitals John Carlson (74) in the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5714 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan Mackinnon takes a shot on goal past Washington Capitals defenseman Steve Oleksy during the second period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5950 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (9) fights to control the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) in the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5625 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog chases after the puck against the Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5676 )

The Colorado Avalanche's Nick Holden (2) celebrates his first ever NHL goal along with teammates Nate Guenin (5) and Gabriel Landeskog during the second period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5911 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog drives on the way to a goal in the third period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT6159 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly takes a shot on goal between the Washington Capitals' Nate Schmidt and goalie Braden Holtby in the second period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5853 )

Colorado Avalanche players celebrate a goal by Patrick Bordeleau (58) in the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5513 )

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby takes a breath between the action during the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5527 )

Colorado Avalanche forward John Mitchell (7) sakes behind the net defended by the Washington Capitals' Mike Green and goalie Braden Holtby in the third period. T (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT6063 )

The Avalanche Ice Girls clear the ice during a timeout during the Colorado Avalanche hockey game against the Washington Capitals at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 10, 2013. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5707 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (9) fights for the puck against Washington Capital defenseman John Carlson (74) in the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5544 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog drives for the net against the Washington Capitals' Steve Oleksy during the first period. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Washington Capitals at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Colorado won 4-1. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5595 )

The Colorado Avalanche's Andre Benoit (61) watches the puck after a shot on goal during the first period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5615 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (9) passes to Pa Parenteau (15, not pictured) who then scored during the third period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5994 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Pa Parenteau (15) celebrates his goal with teammates in the third period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT6010 )

Colorado Avalanche forward John Mitchell (7) drives towards the net defended by Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby during the third period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT6059 )

Colorado Avalanche forward Pa Parenteau (15) celebrates his goal in the third period. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5999 )

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is escorted to the penalty box during the third period. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Washington Capitals at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 10, 2013. Colorado won 4-1. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT6113 )

A ceremony honoring US military Veterans kicked off the game. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Washington Capitals at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, November 10, 2013. (Photo By Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post) ( _PAT5457 )