Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 WSH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 NSH | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Who won: Predators 3-2
The Nashville Predators beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators lead the series 1-0. Roman Josi led the Predators in goals (1). Alex Ovechkin led the Capitals in goals (1).
Leaders
WSHNSH Goals
Alex Ovechkin
1
Roman Josi
1
Assists
Alex Ovechkin
1
Roman Josi
2
Points
Alex Ovechkin
2
Roman Josi
3
Scoring
1st
5:56
Goal
Alex Ovechkin Goal (20) Slap Shot, assists: John Carlson (26), Ryan Leonard (19)
1-0
13:15
Goal
Steven Stamkos Goal (19) Slap Shot, assists: Filip Forsberg (16), Roman Josi (14)
1-1
3rd
1:12
Goal
Cole Smith Goal (5) Wrist Shot, assists: Roman Josi (15), Reid Schaefer (2)
1-2
3:29
Goal
Roman Josi Goal (6) Slap Shot, assists: Steven Stamkos (11), Ryan O'Reilly (25)
1-3
9:03
Goal
Ethen Frank Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: Alex Ovechkin (20), Dylan Strome (24)
2-3
Scores shown as WSH-NSH.
