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Predators game day
Predators vs.
Capitals
Nashville hosts Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Home matchupNSHVSWSH
NSHVSWSH8:00 PM ET
Bridgestone Arena
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WhenThu, Oct 29 · 8:00 PM ET
WhereBridgestone Arena
OpponentWashington Capitals
Washington CapitalsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Nashville hosts Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is 8:00 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · MNMT. Next up: vs. Tampa Bay Lightning on October 31.
The question to watch
How do the Predators match up with Capitals at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Washington Capitals
Nashville hosts Washington Capitals. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · MNMT.
WatchESPN+ · MNMT
Season so far
| WSH | NSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.8 | 29.1 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.1 | 85.2 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 4 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.50 | 2.88 |
Leaders
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 4
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 8
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 10
- WSH · GoalsAlex Tuch · 5
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsAlex Tuch · 7
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