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Capitals seek fourth straight win as Wild visit Washington

Washington opens a three-game homestand Sunday after Cole Hutson’s two-goal performance in Nashville.

File photo: Washington Capitals defenceman Cole Hutson takes a shot against Nashville at Bridgestone Arena.
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The Washington Capitals host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday looking for their fourth consecutive victory. The game opens a three-game homestand for Washington.

The Capitals won 4-3 at Nashville on Thursday, with rookie defenceman Cole Hutson scoring twice. Washington enters November at 8-4-0.

Minnesota is 9-3-3 after a 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Thursday. The Wild have collected points in four consecutive games, according to the preview carried by CBS Sports.

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