Game Re-Caps

Melancholy in Music City: T.J. Oshie Scores Lone Goal in Capitals’ 3-1 Loss to Predators

By Della Young·
Photo: John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images

The Washington Capitals fell to the Nashville Predators by a score of 3-1 Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 14-9-4 and 32 points on the season. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 21 saves in the loss.

The Lineup

Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Tom Wilson
Aliaksei Protas — Connor McMichael — Anthony Mantha
Joe Snively — Evgeny Kuznetsov — T.J. Oshie
Beck Malenstyn — Nic Dowd — Nicolas Aube-Kubel

Martin Fehervary — John Carlson
Rasmus Sandin — Trevor van Riemsdyk
Joel Edmundson — Nick Jensen

Charlie Lindgren
Darcy Kuemper

Scratches: Right-wing Matthew Phillips and defensemen Alex Alexeyev and Lucas Johansen

Injuries: Left-wing Sonny Milano (upper-body), center Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and left-wing Max Pacioretty (Achilles)

First Period

Just 5:03 into the opening frame, the Predators would take an early 1-0 lead with a power-play goal from center Colton Sissons.

Quick Stats

SOG: 8-4 Predators

Face-Off Win %: 75% (Capitals), 25% (Predators)

Hits: 13-2 Predators

Second Period

Oshie (2) would tie it up at one-a-piece on a man advantage at the 5:16 mark. Strome (5)and Ovechkin (12) assisted.

With over six minutes left, Nashville would regain the lead, 2-1, with a goal from center Philip Tomasino.

Quick Stats

Total SOG: 20-14 Capitals

Face-Off Win %: 62% (Capitals), 37% (Predators)

Total Hits: 21-10 Predators

Third Period

Less than four minutes into the final frame, Yakov Trenin would extend the Predators’ lead to 3-1.

They would maintain the lead for a 3-1 victory over Washington.

Quick Stats

Total SOG: 23-22 Predators

Face-Off Win %: 63% (Capitals), 36% (Predators)

Total Hits: 27-16 Predators

Notes Through the Game

  • Oshie scored his 182nd goal with Washington. He passes Dale Hunter and Michal Pivonka (181) on the Capitals’ all-time goals list and ties Dennis Maruk (182) for the 10th-most goals in franchise history.
  • Strome extended his point streak to three games (2g, 2a) and tied Wilson and Ovechkin for the team lead in points with 17.

The Capitals continue their four-game road trip on Sunday, clashing next with the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. NHL Network will have the coverage beginning at 6 PM ET.

By Della Young