The Washington Capitals continued their impressive run by defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1, extending their point streak to seven games with a record of 4-0-3. This victory improved their season record to 28-10-5, showcasing their resilience with points in 10 of their last 12 games. The Capitals have rebounded well since a brief slump, highlighted by solid performances from players like goaltender Logan Thompson, who made 31 saves during the match.

In a game marked by strategic plays, Tom Wilson opened the scoring with a power-play goal, followed by Filip Forsberg equalizing for Nashville. However, the Capitals regained control with Ethen Frank netting his first NHL goal and Andrew Mangiapane contributing to the scoreline. Alex Ovechkin capped off the night with an empty-netter, marking his 20th goal of the season.