# Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals: Game Central

> Nashville Predators host Washington Capitals tonight in NHL regular-season game.
- Title: Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals: Game Central
- Summary: Nashville Predators host Washington Capitals tonight in NHL regular-season game. Nashville Predators face Washington Capitals in NHL game with Nashville…
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- Source: Nashville Predators On SI — https://si.com/nhl/predators/onsi/news/washington-capitals-nashville-predators-game-central-how-watch-injury-updates
- Published: 2026-10-29T19:05:20+00:00
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- Topics: nashville predators, washington capitals, nhl, bridgestone arena, nashville, tenn, game central, injury updates, power play, goals, shootout, overtime
## Game Details
Nashville Predators host Washington Capitals tonight at 7 p.m. CT, third game of five-game homestand.
## Team Records
Nashville is 4-3-5 with 13 points; Washington is 7-4-0 with 14 points.
## Schedule Advantage
Nashville had Wednesday off after Tuesday’s game; Capitals beat Philadelphia 5-2 at home last night.
## Predators' Recent Game
Predators trailed Islanders 2-0 after first period, rallied with two goals in second, tied 3-3 in third, lost 4-3 in shootout.
## Predators' Goals
Ryan O’Reilly, Filip Forsberg and Alexander Kerfoot scored in regulation; Forsberg added assist.
## Overtime Losses
Predators have fifth overtime or shootout loss in 12 games; keep collecting points without enough wins.
## Power Play Strength
Nashville power play ranks third in NHL, converting at better than 30 percent.
## Power Play Chances
Washington opponents have had 32 power-play chances, 27th in league.
## Even Strength
Nashville averages 2.83 goals a game at even strength, 22nd in NHL.
## Capitals' Productivity
Capitals average 3.55 goals a game, ninth in NHL; Alex Tuch has nine goals in 11 games.
## Capitals Lineup
Tom Wilson with Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois on top line; Alex Ovechkin on third line.
## Capitals Road Record
Washington enters 1-2-0 on road and second half of back-to-back.
## Roman Josi Quote
Josi said start is crucial tonight with Capitals coming off back-to-back; they're playing well.

> I think just looking at last game, our start is going to be really important
## Game Information
13th NHL regular-season game for Nashville; Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. CT at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.
## Key takeaway

Nashville Predators face Washington Capitals in NHL game with Nashville trailing in points but strong power play.