National Hockey League

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Washington Capitals 5
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Nashville Predators 6
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WSH1315
NSH1146
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Match Report

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.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
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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

WSH Last 5 matchups NSH
  1. 4 Final 2020-01-30 @ WSH 5
  2. 5 Final 2019-10-11 @ NSH 6

Injuries

Nashville Predators

Washington Capitals

  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

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