The Washington Capitals (8-3) host the Nashville Predators (4-7-1) as a part of Wednesday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Capitals are fifth (with 16 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Predators are 16th (9 points) in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Predators: Nov. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Capital One Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 4.18 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 9th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 10.81% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.62% | 8th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.42 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 26th |
| Shots | 32.5 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 21.95% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 92.11% | 2nd |
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Capitals vs. Predators Top Players
Capitals
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington's leading contributors this season with 17 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.1%.
- Alexander Ovechkin is another of Washington's important contributors currently with 14 total points (seven goals and seven assists) to his name.
- Connor McMichael has contributed 12 points for Washington in 11 games this season, scoring on 21.2% of his shots and putting up seven goals and five assists.
- Across six games played, Charlie Lindgren has a goaltending record of 3-3-0. During those games, he's allowed 16 goals while recording 139 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has scored six goals (0.5 per game) and collected four assists (0.3 per game), contributing to the Nashville offense with 10 total points (0.8 per game). He averages 4.4 shots per game, shooting 11.3%.
- Ryan O'Reilly is a leading scorer for Nashville with nine total points this season. He has scored three goals and added six assists in 12 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has seven points so far, including two goals and five assists.
- Juuse Saros has a 3-6-1 record this season, with a .902 save percentage (29th in the league). He has 258 saves, and has conceded 28 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Capitals vs. Predators Injury Report
Capitals
Jakob Chychrun: Out (Upper Body),
T.J. Oshie: Out For Season (Back),
Nicklas Backstrom: Out For Season (Hip)
Predators
Spencer Stastney: Out (Personal),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | Canadiens | W 6-3 | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 7-2 | Home |
| 11/3/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-2 | Away |
| 11/6/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 11/8/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 11/9/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 11/13/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | Oilers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Avalanche | W 5-2 | Home |
| 11/4/2024 | Kings | L 3-0 | Home |
| 11/6/2024 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 11/7/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 11/9/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 11/11/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |