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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
      2
    • Capitals
      4
    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
    Carolina4117688
    Pittsburgh32171579
    NY Islanders3723579
    Columbus33211076
    Washington3226771
    Philadelphia29231169
    New Jersey3230266
    NY Rangers2630860
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    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado4311995
    Dallas40141090
    Minnesota38161187
    Utah3426573
    Nashville2927866
    Winnipeg26271062
    St. Louis25291060
    Chicago24291159
    Full Standings

    NHL News

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    Avs upset by Nathan MacKinnon ejection for goalie interference

    The Avalanche sharply disagreed with the officials' decision to give star center Nathan MacKinnon a game misconduct for goalie interference in their 4-3 loss to the Oilers on Tuesday night.
    Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

    Ryan Ufko scores his first NHL goal as the Predators beat the Kraken 4-2

    — Ryan Ufko scored his first NHL goal with 5:35 to play in the second period to put the Nashville Predators ahead to stay in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night.
    McDavid’s late power-play winner lifts the Oilers past the Avalanche 4-3

    McDavid’s late power-play winner lifts the Oilers past the Avalanche 4-3

    — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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