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Capitals vs.
Predators
Washington hosts Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Home matchupWSHVSNSH
WSHVSNSH6:00 PM ET
Capital One Arena
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WhenSun, Feb 21 · 6:00 PM ET
WhereCapital One Arena
OpponentNashville Predators
Nashville PredatorsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Washington hosts Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is 6:00 PM ET. Listed on Scripps Sports. Next up: vs. New York Rangers on February 23.
The question to watch
How do the Capitals match up with Predators at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Nashville Predators
Washington hosts Nashville Predators. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| NSH | WSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 29.2 | 29.5 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 84.2 | 86.4 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 3 | 3 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.67 | 3.17 |
Leaders
- WSH · GoalsBoone Jenner · 3
- WSH · AssistsDylan Strome · 5
- WSH · PointsRyan Leonard · 6
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 3
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 5
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 7
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