Nashville and Washington are tied 1-1 after the first, with the Predators holding an 11-6 edge in shots.
Nashville and Washington reach the first intermission tied 1-1, with the Predators outshooting the Capitals 11-6 and applying the greater shot pressure. Filip Forsberg’s power-play goal (1G, 1P, 2 SOG, +/- 0) brought Nashville level; Roman Josi added an assist (1A, 1P, 3 SOG, +/- 0), and Ryan O’Reilly also had an assist (1A, 1P, 0 SOG, +/- 0). Cole Hutson scored Washington’s goal (1G, 1P, 1 SOG, +1), with assists from Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jack St. Ivany (1A, 1P, +1 each). Charlie Lindgren stopped 10 of 11 shots (90.9%), while Juuse Saros made 5 saves on 6 shots (83.3%); Nashville’s Ross Colton added 2 shots and 2 hits (plus/minus -1).
Key Performers
Filip Forsberg, NSH: 1G, 1P, 2 SOG, 1 PPG Cole Hutson, WSH: 1G, 1P, 1 SOG, +1 Charlie Lindgren, WSH: 10 saves on 11 shots, 90.9%