Final Score: Predators 2 - Capitals 4
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Predators @ Capitals
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Predators | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Last meeting | 3 | 2 |
| Stat | Predators | Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 56 | 58 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Win percentage | 46% | 48% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 42% | 55% |
Recent Results
Predators
vs Minnesota Wild
Feb 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs St. Louis Blues
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 11
6-5
@ New York Islanders
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Utah Mammoth
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Buffalo Sabres
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -5 · Total: 9
2-7
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
Capitals
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Feb 3, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs New York Islanders
Feb 2, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Jan 31, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 29, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Seattle Kraken
Jan 27, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
@ Edmonton Oilers
Jan 24, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 21, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 19, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Florida Panthers
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5