Josh Manson highlighted the challenges the Avalanche faced against the Capitals, noting their smothering defensive play in the offensive zone. He pointed out that the Capitals made it difficult for forwards to find shooting lanes and for defensemen to get shots through from the point. Manson expressed confidence that with adjustments, the Avalanche could improve their offensive output against Washington.

Josh Manson collided with referee Mitch Dunning in the first period, resulting in Dunning being taken off on a stretcher for precautionary reasons.

Josh Manson was involved in a concerning incident during the game when he collided with referee Mitch Dunning near the offensive blue line. Following the collision, Dunning had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher. Fortunately, the NHL reported that Dunning was fully communicative and showed normal neurological signs while being evaluated at a hospital.

Josh Manson was involved in a violent collision with referee Mitch Dunning early in the first period, resulting in Dunning being stretchered off the ice. Manson's involvement in the incident highlighted the physical nature of the game, but Dunning was reported to be fully communicative and in stable condition afterward.

Josh Manson was involved in a collision with referee Mitch Dunning during the game, which resulted in Dunning being injured and taken off the ice on a stretcher. Manson was alone on the ice at the time of the incident and approached Dunning afterward to check on him.