Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:2
05/02/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
denmarkDenmarkViaplay, V Sport Live 2
finlandFinlandViaplay 2 Urheilu, Viaplay, V Sport Live 2
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
italyItalyDAZN Italia
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
spainSpainDAZN Espana
swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Live 2
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDAZN
uruguayUruguayDisney+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3029
Shots off target
1113
Shooting PCT
13.33% (4/30)6.9% (2/29)
Blocked shots
818
Goalkeeper Saves
2726
Saves PCT
93.1% (27/29)86.67% (26/30)
Penalties
46
PIM
812
Power-play Goals
20
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
33.33% (2/6)0% (0/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (4/4)66.67% (4/6)
Hits
2518
Faceoffs Won
2628
Faceoffs %
48.1551.85
Giveaways
1515
Takeaways
34
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 0)
  • 04:15, 1 - 0, Wilson T. (G), Chychrun J. (A), Protas A. (A2)
  • 10:54, Wiesblatt O. (2 min),
  • 12:48, 2 - 0, Dubois P. (G), Strome D. (A), Carlson J. (A2)
  • 15:35, Ovechkin A. (2 min),
  • 17:47, Skjei B. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 1)
  • 02:52, Leonard R. (2 min),
  • 03:39, Marchessault J. (2 min),
  • 08:42, 3 - 0, Chychrun J. (G),
  • 15:15, Haula E. (2 min),
  • 15:19, Sourdif J. (2 min),
  • 17:40, 3 - 1, Marchessault J. (G), Haula E. (A), Wilsby A. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 01:17, 3 - 2, McCarron M. (G), Smith C. (A), Wilsby A. (A2)
  • 10:14, Skjei B. (2 min),
  • 13:03, Marchessault J. (2 min),
  • 13:11, 4 - 2, Chychrun J. (G), Strome D. (A), Ovechkin A. (A2)
  • 15:26, Sandin R. (2 min),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Washington Capitals
47.9%
Draw
22.1%
Nashville Predators
30%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46.5% 22.2% 31.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45% 22.9% 32.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Washington Capitals has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.4%)
  • Nashville Predators has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Washington Capitals than the current prediction. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Nashville Predators than the current prediction. (+2.3%)
  • Washington Capitals - Nashville Predators Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.99
    (2.03)
    4.33
    (4.25)
    3.17
    (3.02)
    4.9%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.25
    What is the prediction for Washington Capitals - Nashville Predators?
  • Users Predictions: 11 users predict this event. Washington will win (votes: 5 - 45.5%). Nashville will win (votes: 1 - 9.1%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 45.5%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Washington: 16.1%74.9%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Washington (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Nashville (votes: 4 - 66.7%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • H/A, 1st Period - Nashville (2.33) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • AH -0.5 - Nashville (1.85) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 5.5, OT - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 8 Selected Experts predict this event. Washington (votes: 2 - 25%). Nashville (votes: 6 - 75%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 11 and 10).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 2.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Nashville may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Washington might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Washington: Dubois P. (Abdominal strain) Lindgren C. (Lower-Body Injury) McMichael C. (Injury) Thompson L. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Nashville: Hague N. (Lower-Body Injury)
    • We predict that Washington will win today's game, with odds of 1.89.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 61:68. (average 3.1:3.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 30:33. (average 3:3.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Washington Capitals - Nashville Predators were as follows:
    11.01.2026 Nashville Predators - Washington Capitals 3:2
    11.01.2025 Nashville Predators - Washington Capitals 1:4
    06.11.2024 Washington Capitals - Nashville Predators 3:2
    30.12.2023 Washington Capitals - Nashville Predators 2:3
    16.12.2023 Nashville Predators - Washington Capitals 3:1
    Draw
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    Semi-finals
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    Final
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