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    Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators

    WSH
    Washington CapitalsCapitalsWSH
    23-17-6, 10-9-3 Away
    2
    23-17-6, 10-9-3 Away
    Final
    123T
    Capitals
    WSH
    		1012
    Predators
    NSH
    		1023
    NSH
    Nashville PredatorsPredatorsNSH
    21-20-4, 12-10-2 Home
    3
    21-20-4, 12-10-2 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    NSH leads 1-0

    • Capitals
      2
    • Predators
      3
    Game 1
    12/1
    • Predators
    • Capitals
    Game 2
    6/2

    Game Information

    Bridgestone Arena
    Bridgestone Arena
    12:00 AM, 12 January 2026
    Nashville, TN
    Attendance: 17,159
    • Referees:
    • Chris Rooney
    • Chris Schlenker
    • Linesmen:
    • Scott Cherrey
    • Devin Berg

    2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Carolina3115466
    NY Islanders2717559
    Pittsburgh23141157
    Philadelphia2317854
    Washington2420654
    New Jersey2622254
    Columbus2220751
    NY Rangers2124648
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado345876
    Dallas2813965
    Minnesota2814965
    Utah2520454
    Nashville2322450
    Chicago2022747
    Winnipeg2023646
    St. Louis1923846
    Full Standings

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