Capitals Edge Predators 4-3 in Nashville

The Washington Capitals defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Thursday night in Nashville, handing the Predators their second straight home loss. Washington has won three games in a row and five of its last six; Nashville has lost four of five. The game came on a night Nashville honored Barry Trotz with his induction into the Golden Hall.

Filip Forsberg scored twice for Nashville, opening the scoring on a five-on-three power play late in the first period. Cole Hutson tied the game before the period ended, firing in from a sharp angle. Boone Jenner put Washington ahead early in the second, but Forsberg answered at 9:09 to make it 2-2.

Hutson scored again later in the second, marking the first time in his career he had scored twice in a game and putting Washington up 3-2. Nashville’s Ross Colton tied the game at 6:34 of the third period, finishing a rebound after Charlie Lindgren stopped two earlier attempts.

Alex Tuch restored Washington’s lead at 10:09 with a shot from the left faceoff circle. Nashville pulled Juuse Saros for an extra attacker with just over two minutes remaining, but could not find another goal. Lindgren and Saros each made 25 saves. Roman Josi recorded three assists for Nashville, while Aliaksei Protas and Jack St. Ivany had two apiece for Washington.

Washington will host Minnesota on Sunday. Nashville is scheduled to host Tampa Bay on Saturday.