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Johansson lifts Capitals, snaps Avs’ 9-game winning streak

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) slides on the ice after being tripped by Colorado Avalanche center Nico Sturm (78) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Colorado Avalanche center Darren Helm (43) and Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) tangle during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) shoots a goal against Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrates a goal against the Washington Capitals during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) celebrates a goal against the Colorado Avalanche with teammate Lars Eller (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90) and goaltender Ilya Samsonov (30) celebrate a win over the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Washington Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90) celebrates a goal with teammates on the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Johansson lifts Capitals, snaps Avs’ 9-game winning streak