DENVER -- The Washington Capitals increased their lead in the Metropolitan Division and Presidents' Trophy races with a 5-3 victory against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center on Wednesday.
The Capitals (51-17-8) have 110 points, five more than the Columbus Blue Jackets in the division and five ahead of the Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL points race. The Blackhawks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Wednesday.
The Capitals, who have won six in a row, have six games remaining, the Blue Jackets seven and the Blackhawks five.
Capitals extend lead in Metro, Presidents' Trophy
Washington moves five points ahead in both with victory against Avalanche
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