Josi's Hat Trick Powers Predators Past Capitals 3-2

Diposkan oleh Monza January 20, 2026 Post a Comment

The Nashville Predators emerged victorious against the Washington Capitals with a final score of 3-2 at Bridgestone Arena on January 11. Roman Josi was the standout performer, contributing three points, including a crucial power play goal in the third period that sealed the win for the Predators. Cole Smith and Steven Stamkos also found the back of the net, while Juuse Saros made 28 saves to secure the victory.

On the other side, Alex Ovechkin and Ethen Frank scored for the Capitals, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Predators' strong performance. Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves in the loss, but it wasn't enough to keep his team from falling behind.

Looking ahead, the Predators (21-20-4, 46 points) will host the Edmonton Oilers on January 13. The Capitals (23-17-6, 52 points) will take on the Montreal Canadiens on the same day.

TV Plan

The Predators have an "alternative" plan in case FanDuel Sports Network goes dark. Meanwhile, the Capitals pulled their goalie with less than two minutes remaining in the game as they tried to make a last-ditch effort to tie the score.

Key Moments from the Game

Ethen Frank cuts the Predators' lead to 3-2: Frank scored on a power play, capitalizing on a tripping call on Adam Wilsby. This brought the Capitals within one goal of the Predators.
Roman Josi's power play goal gives Predators 3-1 lead over Capitals: Josi scored a one-timer goal off a pass from Steven Stamkos, giving the Predators a 3-1 advantage. The Predators still had a power play remaining, which added to their momentum.
Cole Smith gives Predators 2-1 lead to open the third period: Smith scored after a quick wrist shot on net, putting the Predators up 2-1 with 18 minutes left in the game.
Steven Stamkos scores 601st career goal on power play: Stamkos tied the game at 1-1 with a powerful shot, mirroring Alex Ovechkin’s earlier goal. This marked a significant milestone for the Predators’ star player.
Alex Ovechkin puts Capitals up 1-0 on power play: Ovechkin capitalized on a 5-on-3 power play opportunity, scoring a one-timer from the left circle. This was the start of a long streak where the Predators were down early in the game.

Lineup and Goaltenders

Nashville Predators lineup vs. Washington Capitals:
Forwards: Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Evangelista; Michael Bunting, Erik Haula, Steven Stamkos; Tyson Jost, Fedor Svechkov, Matthew Wood; Reid Schaefer, Michael McCarron, Cole Smith
Defense: Roman Josi, Nick Perbix; Brady Skjei, Adam Wilsby; Nicolas Hague, Nick Blankenburg
Goaltender: Justus Annunen
Goaltenders: Justus Annunen started for the Predators, making his first appearance since signing a two-year extension with the team. Charlie Lindgren was in net for the Capitals, with a .890 save percentage this season but a 0-2 record against the Predators.

Game Details

Time and TV: The game took place at 6 p.m. CT on January 11. It was broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network and available for streaming via FUBO (with a free trial) and ESPN+ outside the local market. The game was also available on radio through 102.5 FM The Game.
Betting Odds: According to BetMGM, the puck line was set at Predators +1.5 at -190 and Capitals -1.5 at +155. The over/under was set at 6 goals, with money lines of Predators +125 and Capitals -150.

Nashville Predators 2025-26 Schedule

Here is a look at the Predators' schedule:

October
Oct. 9: Columbus Blue Jackets, W 2-1
Oct. 11: Utah Mammoth, L (OT) 3-2
Oct. 13: at Ottawa Senators, W 4-1
Oct. 14: at Toronto Maple Leafs, L 7-4
Oct. 16: at Montreal Canadiens, L (OT) 3-2
Oct. 18: at Winnipeg Jets, L 4-1
Oct. 21: Anaheim Ducks, L 5-2
Oct. 23: Vancouver Canucks, W 2-1
Oct. 25: Los Angeles Kings, W 5-4 (SO)
Oct. 26: Dallas Stars, L 3-2
Oct. 28: Tampa Bay Lightning, L 5-2
Oct. 30: at Philadelphia Flyers, L 4-1
November
Nov. 1: Calgary Flames, W 4-2
Nov. 3: Vancouver Canucks, L 5-4 OT
Nov. 4: at Minnesota Wild, L 3-2 OT
Nov. 6: Philadelphia Flyers, L 3-1
Nov. 8: Dallas Stars, L 5-4
Nov. 10: at New York Rangers, L 6-3
Nov. 14: Pittsburgh Penguins, W 2-1 OT
Nov. 16: at Pittsburgh Penguins, L 4-0
Nov. 22: Colorado Avalanche, L 3-0
Nov. 24: Florida Panthers, L 8-3
Nov. 26: at Detroit Red Wings, W 6-3
Nov. 28: at Chicago Blackhawks, W 4-3
Nov. 29: Winnipeg Jets, L 5-2
December
Dec. 2: Calgary Flames, W 5-1
Dec. 4: at Florida Panthers, W 2-1 OT
Dec. 6: at Carolina Hurricanes, L 6-3
Dec. 9: Colorado Avalanche, W 4-3 SO
Dec. 11: St. Louis Blues, W 7-2
Dec. 13: at Colorado Avalanche, L 4-2
Dec. 15: at St. Louis Blues, W 5-2
Dec. 17: Carolina Hurricanes, L 4-1
Dec. 20: Toronto Maple Leafs, W 5-3
Dec. 21: New York Rangers, W 2-1
Dec. 23: at Minnesota Wild, W 3-2 OT
Dec. 27: at St. Louis Blues, L 3-2
Dec. 29: at Utah Mammoth, W 4-3
Dec. 31: at Vegas Golden Knights, W 4-2
January
Jan. 1: at Seattle Kraken, L 4-1
Jan. 3: at Calgary Flames, W 4-3
Jan. 6: at Edmonton Oilers, L 6-2
Jan. 8: New York Islanders, W 2-1
Jan. 10: Chicago Blackhawks, L 3-0
Jan. 11: Washington Capitals
Jan. 13: Edmonton Oilers
Jan. 16: at Colorado Avalanche
Jan. 17: at Vegas Golden Knights
Jan. 20: Buffalo Sabres
Jan. 22: Ottawa Senators
Jan. 24: Utah Mammoth
Jan. 27: at Boston Bruins
Jan. 29: at New Jersey Devils
Jan. 31: at New York Islanders
February
Feb. 2: St. Louis Blues
Feb. 4: Minnesota Wild
Feb. 5: at Washington Capitals
Feb. 26: Chicago Blackhawks
Feb. 28: at Dallas Stars
March
March 2: Detroit Red Wings
March 3: at Columbus Blue Jackets
March 5: Boston Bruins
March 7: at Buffalo Sabres
March 10: at Seattle Kraken
March 12: at Vancouver Canucks
March 15: at Edmonton Oilers
March 17: at Winnipeg Jets
March 19: Seattle Kraken
March 21: Vegas Golden Knights
March 22: at Chicago Blackhawks
March 24: San Jose Sharks
March 26: New Jersey Devils
March 28: Montreal Canadiens
March 29: at Tampa Bay Lightning
April
April 2: at Los Angeles Kings
April 4: at San Jose Sharks
April 6: at Los Angeles Kings
April 7: at Anaheim Ducks
April 9: at Utah Hockey Club
April 11: Minnesota Wild
April 13: San Jose Sharks
April 16: Anaheim Ducks

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