Ward's 2 goals lift Predators over Capitals

WASHINGTON (AP) - Joel Ward scored two goals, Cal O'Reilly added a goal and an assist, and Pekka Rinne made 22 saves for the Nashville Predators, who beat the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Sunday in the final preseason game for both teams.

Ward scored his goals in the third period to help Nashville pull away late. Steve Sullivan helped with two assists for the Predators (4-2).