Ekholm's late goal leads Predators over Capitals, 6-5
Mattias Ekholm scored with 4:40 remaining to cap a wild third period and lead the Nashville Predators to a 6-5 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
5
Nashville Predators
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| NSH | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/20/26 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 2-5 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Penalty 19:43
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Missed 17:45 5-6
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Goal 15:20 5-6
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Missed 15:11 5-5
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Goal 14:52 5-5
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Missed 11:28 5-4
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Goal 10:09 5-4
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Goal 6:13 4-4
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Missed 5:33 4-3
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Goal 5:03 4-3
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Penalty 4:15
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Missed 18:04 4-2
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Missed 17:48 4-2
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Goal 17:36 4-2
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Penalty 17:11
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Missed 14:24 3-2
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Missed 13:34 3-2
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Goal 12:28 3-2
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Penalty 11:03
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Missed 8:58 2-2
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Goal 7:37 2-2
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Goal 4:46 2-1
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Penalty 4:14
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Missed 3:00 1-1
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Missed 1:34 1-1
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Penalty 17:53
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Missed 17:14 1-1
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Penalty 14:15
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Penalty 11:09
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Missed 10:58 1-1
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Goal 10:39 1-1
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Goal 9:17 1-0
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Missed 8:44 0-0
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Missed 7:21 0-0
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Missed 2:31 0-0
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Missed 0:32 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 5-6
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Period End 20:00 5-6
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Shot 20:00 5-6
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Face Off 19:43 5-6
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Penalty 19:43
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Blocked 19:31 5-6
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Shot 19:22 5-6
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Face Off 19:07 5-6
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Stoppage 19:07 5-6
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Face Off 18:59 5-6
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Stoppage 18:59 5-6
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Face Off 18:15 5-6
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Stoppage 18:15 5-6
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Face Off 18:01 5-6
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Stoppage 18:01 5-6
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Shot 18:01 5-6
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Missed 17:45 5-6
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Giveaway 17:43 5-6
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Takeaway 16:59 5-6
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Face Off 16:52 5-6
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Stoppage 16:52 5-6
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Face Off 15:20 5-6
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Goal 15:20 5-6
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Missed 15:11 5-5
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Face Off 14:52 5-5
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Goal 14:52 5-5
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Shot 14:38 5-4
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Face Off 14:23 5-4
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Stoppage 14:23 5-4
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Shot 14:23 5-4
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Takeaway 13:40 5-4
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Shot 13:26 5-4
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Face Off 13:13 5-4
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Stoppage 13:13 5-4
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Face Off 13:09 5-4
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Stoppage 13:09 5-4
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Shot 13:09 5-4
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Hit 13:07 5-4
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Shot 12:51 5-4
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Face Off 11:54 5-4
Showing the last 40 of 298 events.
Team Stats
WSH
NSH
15
Blocked Shots
11
12
Hits
8
12
Takeaways
10
26
Shots
38
2
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
4
50.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
36
49.3
Faceoff Win Percent
50.7
3
Giveaways
8
4
Total Penalties
4
8
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
NSH leads series 1-0
Injuries
Nashville Predators
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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