Arvidsson nets hat trick as Predators rout Capitals 7-2
Viktor Arvidsson scored a hat trick on National Hat Day, and the Nashville Predators routed the Washington Capitals 7-2 Tuesday night to snap a two-game skid.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
2
Nashville Predators
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| NSH | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Bridgestone Arena · 17,336 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/3/26 | vs Dallas Stars | L 5-6 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 1-5 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Nashville Predators | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/28/26 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4-3 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Penalty 18:58
-
Goal 16:11 2-7
-
Missed 15:45 1-7
-
Penalty 15:24
-
Penalty 15:24
-
Missed 14:31 1-7
-
Penalty 7:56
-
Penalty 7:56
-
Goal 7:56 1-7
-
Missed 6:31 1-6
-
Penalty 4:54
-
Missed 4:54 1-6
-
Missed 4:52 1-6
-
Missed 0:37 1-6
-
Missed 0:18 1-6
-
Goal 19:54 1-6
-
Missed 18:00 1-5
-
Missed 17:36 1-5
-
Penalty 17:05
-
Missed 17:03 1-5
-
Missed 16:58 1-5
-
Penalty 16:08
-
Penalty 16:08
-
Goal 14:57 1-5
-
Missed 13:08 1-4
-
Goal 12:08 1-4
-
Penalty 11:41
-
Missed 10:45 1-3
-
Missed 9:34 1-3
-
Missed 9:13 1-3
-
Goal 7:07 1-3
-
Penalty 6:01
-
Missed 5:21 0-3
-
Missed 3:50 0-3
-
Missed 3:14 0-3
-
Missed 2:25 0-3
-
Penalty 1:55
-
Goal 1:21 0-3
-
Missed 18:22 0-2
-
Missed 16:37 0-2
-
Missed 15:18 0-2
-
Missed 14:08 0-2
-
Missed 12:05 0-2
-
Goal 10:33 0-2
-
Missed 8:07 0-1
-
Missed 6:15 0-1
-
Missed 5:48 0-1
-
Missed 4:58 0-1
-
Goal 3:45 0-1
-
Missed 2:40 0-0
-
Missed 0:40 0-0
-
End of Game 20:00 2-7
-
Period End 20:00 2-7
-
Hit 19:54 2-7
-
Blocked 19:41 2-7
-
Shot 19:05 2-7
-
Face Off 18:58 2-7
-
Penalty 18:58
-
Face Off 18:20 2-7
-
Stoppage 18:20 2-7
-
Shot 18:20 2-7
-
Hit 17:53 2-7
-
Blocked 17:39 2-7
-
Face Off 16:49 2-7
-
Stoppage 16:49 2-7
-
Takeaway 16:26 2-7
-
Face Off 16:11 2-7
-
Goal 16:11 2-7
-
Face Off 15:58 1-7
-
Stoppage 15:58 1-7
-
Face Off 15:46 1-7
-
Stoppage 15:46 1-7
-
Missed 15:45 1-7
-
Blocked 15:37 1-7
-
Stoppage 15:31 1-7
-
Face Off 15:31 1-7
-
Shot 15:31 1-7
-
Face Off 15:24 1-7
-
Penalty 15:24
-
Penalty 15:24
-
Stoppage 15:24 1-7
-
Shot 15:19 1-7
-
Takeaway 15:10 1-7
-
Missed 14:31 1-7
-
Blocked 14:10 1-7
-
Shot 13:44 1-7
-
Hit 13:39 1-7
-
Face Off 13:10 1-7
-
Stoppage 13:10 1-7
-
Face Off 12:49 1-7
-
Stoppage 12:49 1-7
Showing the last 40 of 306 events.
Team Stats
WSH
NSH
18
Blocked Shots
8
27
Hits
12
7
Takeaways
12
28
Shots
29
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
5
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
30
Faceoffs Won
28
51.7
Faceoff Win Percent
48.3
8
Giveaways
9
8
Total Penalties
4
35
Penalty Minutes
19
Head to Head
NSH wins series 2-0
Injuries
Nashville Predators
- Jonathan Marchessault Day-To-Day
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
NHL News
All news
Video
Wyshynski: Predators being disrespected in NHL Power Rankings
Wyshynski: Predators being disrespected in NHL Power Rankings
ESPN
NHL Power Rankings: Updated poll, plus fantasy hockey surprises for all 32 teams
Another week with the Canes at No. 1, but a big shakeup in the Top 5.
ESPN
Fantasy hockey trade suggestions: Guide to the luckiest and unluckiest shooters
Are these hot (or cold) starts sustainable? We look at the extreme shooting percentages and trades to make.
ESPN
NHL Tonight: Keys to Blue Jackets-Sabres, Sharks-Wild, Ducks-Flames
Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here.