The Capitals are set to take on the defending champion Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night in Darcy Kuemper's first time returning to Ball Arena as an opponent since hoisting the Stanley Cup with them last season.

Washington will look to finish off its three-game road trip on a high note after splitting a pair of contests with the Arizona Coyotes and Vegas Golden Knights last week. The Avalanche have won five straight, thrusting themselves back into the playoff race after an injury-plagued start to the season.

Here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

CAPITALS VS. AVALANCHE HOW TO WATCH

What: Washington Capitals vs. Colorado Avalanche

Where: Ball Arena, Denver, CO

When: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Capitals vs. Avalanche will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington. Find your channel here.

Live Stream: You can live stream Capitals vs. Avalanche on NBC Sports Washington's live stream page and on the MyTeams app.

CAPITALS VS. AVALANCHE TV SCHEDULE

8:30 p.m.: Caps Pregame Live (LIVE)

9:00 p.m.: Capitals at Avalanche (LIVE)

10:30 p.m.: Caps Postgame Live (LIVE)

CAPITALS VS. AVALANCHE WHAT TO WATCH

From NBC Sports Washington's Matt Weyrich

"Kuemper signed with the Capitals fresh off a Stanley Cup title with the Colorado Avalanche and he cost as much, inking a five-year, $26.25 deal to be their top option in net. Aside from a three-week stint on Injured Reserve, Kuemper has carried over the success he enjoyed in Denver and shown why he commanded such an investment." Read more.

CAPITALS VS. AVALANCHE PLAYERS TO WATCH

Capitals: G Darcy Kuemper (14-12-4, .917 SV%, 2.55 GAA): Having already faced Colorado once this season back in D.C., Kuemper will be looking to produce a different result than the 4-0 decision that titled in the Avalanche's favor in November.

Avalanche: RW Mikko Rantanen (45 games, 32 goals, 26 assists): Colorado's team leader in goals and points, Rantanen enters Tuesday's contest red-hot with 10 points in his last seven games.