How to Watch, Live Stream Capitals vs. Preds

After collecting eight out of a possible 12 points on a six-game road trip, the Nashville Predators are finally back in their own building tonight to begin a three-game homestand, first with a visit from the Washington Capitals, presented by UnitedHealthcare. It's the second and final meeting between the two clubs this season; the Preds defeated the Caps 6-3 on New Year's Eve in D.C.
Nashville concluded their road trip on Sunday afternoon in Carolina with a 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes. The result ended a seven-game point streak for the Preds, and while there was disappointment in the effort, there was also a readiness to get back to Bridgestone Arena once more.
"It was a long trip, just even with the break in the road games, but it's good to get back in our building," Preds Head Coach Peter Laviolette said Monday. "We had a good practice today. We don't get to practice too much and work on some things, and all of its positive."
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Defenseman Yannick Weber, who remains on Injured Reserve, practiced once again on Monday and skated on a defensive pairing with Dan Hamhuis, signaling his return could come soon.
Update: Weber has been activated from Injured Reserve.

Last Time Out:
Filip Forsberg scored twice in Sunday's 6-3 loss, his second two-goal game since returning from injury. Colton Sissons also tallied in the loss and set a career-high with his 10th goal of the season. Juuse Saros relieved Pekka Rinne on Sunday after Carolina took a 5-1 lead.
Ryan Johansen paces the Preds with 40 points on the season, followed by defensemen Roman Josi and Mattias Ekholm with 34 points apiece. Forsberg leads the club with 18 goals; Viktor Arvidsson and Craig Smith have 14 goals each.
The Opposition:
Washington will play their second game in as many nights this evening after suffering a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Monday. Alex Ovechkin leads the team with 33 goals and 51 points, followed by Nicklas Backstrom with 45 points and John Carlson with 42. Pheonix Copley started in net for the Capitals last night, meaning Braden Holtby is likely to get the nod tonight in Nashville.

All-Time Meetings:
The Predators are 14-9-(1)-4 all-time against the Capitals, including an 8-3-(1)-2 record at Bridgestone Arena. The Preds have won five straight over the Caps, scoring at least five goals in three of those victories. At home, Nashville has won two in a row versus Washington and has points in seven of its last eight meetings (5-1-2).

Notables Versus Washington:
Ryan Johansen has 19 points (6g-13a) in 19 career matchups with the Capitals, including nine points (2g-7a) in his last five games against Washington. Roman Josi has points in seven consecutive games against Washington, recording four goals and five assists during the streak.
Filip Forsberg has 10 points (6g-4a) in eight career games against the team that drafted him 11th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. Nick Bonino has two goals in his last four games and eight points (4g-4a) in 18 career contests against the Capitals.
When You Go:
Bridgestone Arena doors open at 5:30 p.m. CT ahead of tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop. Be sure to stop by the Preds Foundation area at Section 105 to check out auction items up for bid. This week, fans may purchase two 2019 Preds Foundation Calendars for just $30.
The first 5,000 children in attendance at tonight's game will receive a pair of Predators shoelaces courtesy of UnitedHealthcare. In addition, be on the lookout for a special recognition of Preds All-Stars Roman Josi and Pekka Rinne, who be heading to the 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend in San Jose at the end of the month.

Watch & Listen:
Coverage for tonight's contest begins with Predators Live on Fox Sports Tennessee at 6:30 p.m. Willy Daunic, Chris Mason and Kara Hammer have the call on the television side, while Pete Weber and Hal Gill will broadcast on 102.5 The Game and the Predators Radio Network. For broadcast information and channel locations throughout the country,
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