Washington Capitals 8-6-0 · 16 PTS Capitals vs Predators
NSH lead all-time 24-23-1 · 48 meetings since 1998
Next meeting: February 21, 2027
Nashville Predators 6-4-5 · 17 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2026-2027 Season Series
WSH lead 1-0
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | WSH @ NSH | 4-3 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 7 Meetings
The Washington Capitals have won 4 of the last 7 meetings.
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NSH | 4-3 | WSH | |
| 2026-02-06 | 2025-2026 | NSH @ WSH | 2-4 | WSH | |
| 2026-01-12 | 2025-2026 | WSH @ NSH | 2-3 | NSH | |
| 2025-01-11 | 2024-2025 | WSH @ NSH | 4-1 | WSH | |
| 2024-11-06 | 2024-2025 | NSH @ WSH | 2-3 | WSH | |
| 2023-12-30 | 2023-2024 | NSH @ WSH | 3-2 | NSH | |
| 2023-12-16 | 2023-2024 | WSH @ NSH | 1-3 | NSH |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
4WSH wins
3NSH wins
7Games
0OT/SO games
20-17Goals (WSH-NSH)
5.3Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | NSH W | WSH goals | NSH goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Washington Capitals have won 2 straight meetings.
Highest-scoring meeting: WSH 4, NSH 3 — October 30, 2026 (7 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 4, NSH 1 — January 11, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1998
23WSH wins
24NSH wins
1Ties
48Games
140-140Goals (WSH-NSH)
First meeting: December 26, 1998 — WSH 1, NSH 3.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | NSH W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 18 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2010s | 16 | 5 | 11 | |
| 2000s | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3 | 1 | 2 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Capitals vs Predators games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alex Ovechkin | WSH | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Roman Josi | NSH | 7 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 7 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
 Filip Forsberg | NSH | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
 Jakob Chychrun | WSH | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
 Aliaksei Protas | WSH | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2027 | 2026-2027 | NSH @ WSH | Washington |
Capitals vs Predators — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Capitals and Predators?
- The Nashville Predators lead the all-time series 24-23-1 across 48 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Capitals and Predators first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 26, 1998: WSH 1, NSH 3.
- When do the Capitals play the Predators next?
- The Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators meet next on February 21, 2027 in Washington.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Predators game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 4-3, on October 30, 2026.
- Who has won the last 7 meetings between the Capitals and Predators?
- The Washington Capitals have won 4 of the last 7 meetings. The most recent was on October 30, 2026: WSH 4, NSH 3.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Predators?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 4-3 against the Nashville Predators across 7 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 20-17 along the way.
- Who leads the 2026-2027 season series between the Capitals and Predators?
- The Washington Capitals lead the 2026-2027 season series 1-0 through 1 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Predators games?
- Alex Ovechkin leads all skaters with 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 7 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.