Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators

NHL

23-17-6, 52 PTS

2-3

Final

21-20-4, 46 PTS

Bridgestone Arena

TV: Sportsnet+

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.

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