The Washington Capitals (28-23-7) take on the Nashville Predators (26-23-7) as a part of Thursday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals rank 11th in the Eastern Conference with 63 points and the Predators are 10th in the Western Conference with 59 points.
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Capitals vs. Predators: Feb. 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 11th |
| Shots | 29 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 15.79% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.49% | 20th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 22.29% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.49% | 12th |
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Capitals vs. Predators Top Players
Capitals
- A productive offensive player this season for Washington, Tom Wilson has recorded 48 points.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 22 goals and 25 assists for Washington to compile 47 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 56 games, Dylan Strome has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 45 points (16 goals and 29 assists).
- In the 38 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .912, the 10th-best in the league.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored 20 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 36 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Nashville offense with 56 total points (1.0 per game). He averages 1.8 shots per game, shooting 19.8%.
- Filip Forsberg has posted 47 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 24 goals and 23 assists.
- Steven Stamkos is a key contributor on offense for Nashville with 28 goals and 16 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 21-17-5 this season, collecting 1,104 saves and allowing 134 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .892 save percentage (42nd in the league).
Capitals vs. Predators Injury Report
Capitals
Charlie Lindgren: Out (Lower Body),
Connor McMichael: Out (Undisclosed),
Sonny Milano: Day-To-Day (Personal)
Predators
None
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Home |
| 2/3/2026 | Flyers | L 4-2 | Away |
| 2/5/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 2/25/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 2/27/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2026 | Islanders | W 4-3 | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Blues | W 6-5 | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Wild | L 6-5 | Home |
| 2/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/2/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |