The Washington Capitals travel to face the Nashville Predators on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET as the two clubs meet for the first time in the 2026-2027 regular season.
Washington enters the matchup with a 5-4-0 record through nine games. The Capitals dropped a 5-2 decision at home against the Los Angeles Kings in their most recent contest. Prior to that loss, Washington had collected consecutive home victories, beating the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 and the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Their previous results also include a 4-2 defeat on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes and a 5-3 home loss to the Seattle Kraken.
Nashville holds a 3-2-3 record through eight games this season. The Predators earned a 5-2 victory at home against the St. Louis Blues in their last outing. That win followed a pair of shootout losses, falling 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks at home and 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators on the road, alongside a 5-2 home defeat against the Vegas Golden Knights and a 5-2 road victory over Montreal.
Thursday marks the first meeting between the franchises this season, giving both clubs an opportunity to set the tone in the season series. Washington looks to bounce back from its recent defeat against Los Angeles, while Nashville aims to build on its home victory over St. Louis.
