Matt Boldy scored three times in the first 13 minutes and assisted on Jared Spurgeon's goal with 45.1 seconds left on the clock in overtime to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 6-5 victory over the Nashville Predators.

Despite reports of a potential conflict of interest, the Nashville Predators are moving forward with CAA to assist in their search for a new GM.

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Now, the Caps have just one more opportunity to collect points ahead of the break, and that comes Thursday against the Predators. Nashville plays at home on Wednesday night, hosting Minnesota before finishing a set of back-to-backs in the District against the Capitals.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Nashville Predators in a non-conference matchup. Washington has a 28-23-7 record overall and a 16-10-3 record in home games. The Capitals rank sixth in the league with 228 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game).

Steven Stamkos scored twice in the third period to help the Nashville Predators rally for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

The Washington Capitals are aware of the importance of Thursday night's home game against the Nashville Predators.

Team Czechia has the best shot to do so at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 because of the goaltending depth with Lukas Dostal, Dan Vladar and Karel Vejmelka as options for coach Radim Rulik.

The Nashville Predators announced that Bridgestone Arena will be open on Jan. 30 for those affected by winter storm, offering free meals, electricity.