NHL action on Sunday features the Washington Capitals (23-16-6) visiting the Nashville Predators (20-20-4) at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are eighth in the Eastern Conference and the Predators are 12th in the Western Conference.
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Capitals vs. Predators: Jan. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 6th |
| Shots | 29 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 14.96% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.14% | 26th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 26th |
| Shots | 28 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 19.23% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.34% | 12th |
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Capitals vs. Predators Top Players
Capitals
- A leading offensive player this season for Washington, Tom Wilson has put up 42 points.
- With 19 goals and 19 assists, Alexander Ovechkin is one of the most important contributors for Washington with his 38 points (0.8 per game).
- With 34 points through 41 games (nine goals and 25 assists), John Carlson has been an important part of Washington's offensive attack this season.
- Across 32 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 16-12-4. During those games, he's allowed 74 goals while recording 802 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has totaled 37 points (0.8 per game) for Nashville, with 13 goals and 24 assists in 44 games (playing 19:52 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has helped lead the offense for Nashville this season with 16 goals and 15 assists.
- Luke Evangelista is a top contributor on offense for Nashville with six goals and 25 assists.
- Juuse Saros is 17-15-3 on the season, giving up 100 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 868 saves with an .897 save percentage (39th in the league).
Capitals vs. Predators Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Tom Wilson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Predators
Jonathan Marchessault: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Ozzy Wiesblatt: Out (Upper Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Ducks | W 7-4 | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Stars | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Blackhawks | W 5-1 | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 1/17/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Oilers | L 6-2 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Islanders | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Blackhawks | L 3-0 | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/16/2026 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |