Nashville Predators at Washington Capitals
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Washington Capitals on Feb 05, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Washington Capitals 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 1 | 7 | 29:21 | 0.46 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.23 | 2.01 |
| 3rd | Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Washington Capitals) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:15 | WSH | Tom Wilson | Pierre-Luc Dubois, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:48 | WSH | Pierre-Luc Dubois | Dylan Strome, John Carlson | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 08:42 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | — | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:40 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Erik Haula, Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 01:17 | NSH | Michael McCarron | Cole Smith, Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 13:11 | WSH | Jakob Chychrun | Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin | 5v4 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Washington Capitals | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.56 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 26 |
| Blocks | 8 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 1.53 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:45 | 0.71 | 1.46 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.11 | 1.40 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.10 | 0.34 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.28 | 0.34 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:07 | 0.65 | 0.32 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:33 | 0.14 | 0.31 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.31 | 0.23 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:11 | 0.53 | -0.03 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.43 | -0.08 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:31 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:13 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:18 | 0.20 | -0.28 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:15 | 0.15 | -0.45 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 29:21 | 0.46 | 2.29 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.23 | 2.01 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:32 | 0.44 | 1.21 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.13 | 0.89 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.02 | 0.77 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:03 | 0.06 | 0.69 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Aliaksei Protas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.37 | 0.61 |
| Brandon Duhaime | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:21 | 0.02 | 0.43 |
| Ethen Frank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.21 | 0.40 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:15 | 0.14 | 0.26 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:02 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.41 | -0.10 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.13 | -0.44 |
| Justin Sourdif | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.07 | -0.71 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:08 | 0.04 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.43 | L |
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.97 | W |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Feb 05, 2026.
Washington Capitals generated 2.85 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 4.56 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jakob Chychrun led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Feb 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jakob Chychrun led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Washington Capitals generated 2.85 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 4.56, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and Washington Capitals put 30. High-danger chances went 19 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Justus Annunen stopped 26 of 30 (-0.43 goals saved above expected); Logan Thompson stopped 27 of 29 (1.97 goals saved above expected).