Washington Capitals 43-30-9 · 95 PTS Capitals vs Predators
NSH lead all-time 21-19-1 · 41 meetings since 1998
Next meeting: October 30, 2026
Nashville Predators 38-34-10 · 86 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | WSH @ NSH | 2-3 | NSH | |
| 2026-02-06 | NSH @ WSH | 2-4 | WSH |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
3WSH wins
3NSH wins
6Games
0OT/SO games
16-14Goals (WSH-NSH)
5.0Goals/game
| Season | GP | WSH W | NSH W | WSH goals | NSH goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Highest-scoring meeting: NSH 2, WSH 4 — February 6, 2026 (6 goals).
Most lopsided: WSH 4, NSH 1 — January 11, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1998
19WSH wins
21NSH wins
1Ties
41Games
120-123Goals (WSH-NSH)
First meeting: December 26, 1998 — WSH 1, NSH 3.
| Decade | GP | WSH W | NSH W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 6 | 5 | |
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
 Dylan Strome | WSH | 6 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
 Roman Josi | NSH | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
 Steven Stamkos | NSH | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 Jakob Chychrun | WSH | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 Filip Forsberg | NSH | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | 2026-2027 | WSH @ NSH | Nashville |
| 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 21-19-1 across 41 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 October 30, 2026 in Nashville.
- Who won the last Capitals vs Predators game?
- The Washington Capitals won the most recent meeting 4-2, on February 6, 2026.
- What is the Capitals' record against the Predators?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Washington Capitals are 3-3 against the Nashville Predators across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 16-14 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Capitals and Predators?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Capitals vs Predators games?
- Alex Ovechkin leads all skaters with 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.