NHL · Final Recap
Cole Hutson’s Two-Goal Night Lifts Washington Past Nashville
October 30, 2026 · 2:54 AM
Cole Hutson scored twice as Washington edged Nashville 4-3, extending its winning streak to four games.
Washington beat Nashville 4-3 at Bridgestone Arena, turning a close finish into its fourth straight win. Cole Hutson scored twice on two shots, finished plus-2 and supplied half of the Capitals’ four goals. Filip Forsberg answered with two goals, two points, four shots, a plus-1 rating and Nashville’s lone power-play goal; he also recorded one hit. Roman Josi set up three goals, putting six shots on net and finishing plus-1. Aliaksei Protas added two assists and a plus-2 rating for Washington. Juuse Saros made 25 saves on 29 shots against for an .862 save percentage, while Charlie Lindgren stopped 24 of 27 for an .889 mark. Nashville converted once on the power play, but Hutson’s two-goal contribution helped Washington’s four-goal output hold up for the win.
Key Performers
Cole Hutson, WSH: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 2 shots, +2, 0 PPG, 1 hit. Filip Forsberg, NSH: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 4 shots, +1, 1 PPG, 1 hit. Roman Josi, NSH: 0 G, 3 A, 3 P, 6 shots, +1, 0 PPG, 0 hits.
Standings Impact
Washington improves to 8-4-0 and 16 points, extending its winning streak to four. Nashville falls to 4-4-5 and remains at 13 points.
DYMA Insight
The result reinforced the pregame power-index gap: Washington entered ranked ninth at 73.6, while Nashville was 19th at 61. Hutson’s two-goal night proved the difference in a one-goal game.