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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
    5:30 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
    Carolina53227113
    Pittsburgh41251698
    Philadelphia43271298
    Washington4330995
    Columbus40301292
    NY Islanders4334591
    New Jersey4237387
    NY Rangers3439977
    Full Standings

    2025-26 Central Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Colorado551611121
    Dallas502012112
    Minnesota462412104
    Utah4333692
    St. Louis37331286
    Nashville38341086
    Winnipeg35351282
    Chicago29391472
    Full Standings

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