Nathan MacKinnon, playoff-bound Avalanche set sights on Caps

Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche will look to continue their stellar season on Sunday afternoon when they take on Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals in Washington, D.C.

MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals (45) and rating (plus-57) entering play on Saturday. He collected two goals and an assist to lead Colorado to a 5-2 victory over the Capitals on Jan. 19 in Denver.

The Avalanche (45-13-10, 100 points) became the first team to secure a playoff spot, thanks to a 4-1 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday.