Washington Capitals at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Nashville Predators on Oct 29, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Washington Capitals score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
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 | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 6 | 22:56 | 0.46 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Cole Hutson | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.23 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 21:39 | 0.68 | 1.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:48 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 5v3 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:13 | WSH | Cole Hutson | Jack St. Ivany, Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 04:15 | WSH | Boone Jenner | Aliaksei Protas, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:09 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Roman Josi | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:46 | WSH | Cole Hutson | Aliaksei Protas, Jack St. Ivany | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 06:34 | NSH | Ross Colton | Adam Edstrom, Roman Josi | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 10:09 | WSH | Alex Tuch | Jordan Kyrou, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Hits | 23 | 17 |
| Blocks | 9 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hutson | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.23 | 2.14 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:33 | 0.15 | 1.94 |
| Jack St. Ivany | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.00 | 1.44 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.10 | 1.25 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.20 | 1.10 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.00 | 0.97 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.32 | 0.62 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:31 | 0.10 | 0.58 |
| Alex Tuch | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.06 | 0.55 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:07 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:53 | 0.38 | 0.34 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.21 | 0.34 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 22:30 | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Ilya Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:56 | 0.26 | -0.16 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.03 | -0.52 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 22:56 | 0.46 | 2.67 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21:39 | 0.68 | 1.97 |
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:04 | 0.56 | 0.93 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:15 | 0.23 | 0.87 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.02 | 0.68 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.01 | 0.17 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:08 | 0.15 | 0.01 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:26 | 0.32 | -0.20 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:10 | 0.17 | -0.32 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:47 | 0.04 | -0.54 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:39 | 0.00 | -1.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Lindgren | Washington Capitals | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.35 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -1.45 | L |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Nashville Predators 4–3 on Oct 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 2.65 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 2.55 — 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Roman Josi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 3 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4–3 on Oct 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 4, Nashville Predators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Roman Josi led all skaters at 2.67, on 0G, 3A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.65 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 2.55, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 29 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 27. High-danger chances went 15 to 20.