The Washington Capitals (23-16-6), coming off a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, visit the Nashville Predators (20-20-4) at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators fell to the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 in their most recent outing.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Sunday's hockey action.
In the last 10 outings for the Predators, their offense has totaled 23 goals while their defense has given up 26 (they have a 6-4-0 record in those games). In 23 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (26.1% success rate).
Capitals vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Capitals 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-137)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 23-16-6 record overall, with a 2-6-8 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Washington is 5-4-1 (11 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Capitals recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Washington has taken eight points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (2-2-4 record).
- The Capitals have scored more than two goals 29 times, and are 20-7-2 in those games (to register 42 points).
- In the 15 games when Washington has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 10-5-0 to record 20 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 11-7-3 (25 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 10-7-2 to register 22 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 20-20-4 record this season and are 6-4-10 in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 16 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 22 points.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
- Nashville has earned 13 points (5-7-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in 20 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 8-8-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 8-9-1 (17 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Predators finished 11-11-3 in those matchups (25 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| 6th | 2.78 | Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| 8th | 29 | Shots | 28 | 18th |
| 18th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| 31st | 14.96% | Power Play % | 19.23% | 17th |
| 26th | 77.14% | Penalty Kill % | 81.34% | 12th |
Capitals vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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