Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 2/5/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: Monumental Sports Network

Capital One Arena is the location where the Washington Capitals (28-22-7) will try to beat the Nashville Predators (26-23-6) on Thursday.

The Nashville Predators came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 6-5 win against the Blues in the last game they played. The Predators had a good offensive outing and it showed in this win. For the outing, they earned a goal on 6 out of the 28 shots they launched. Furthermore, they had 2 power play attempts and were able to notch 1 goal. Nashville recorded 4 penalty minutes in this game.

While at even strength, the Predators let the opposition score 157 goals while having 124 on offense. Nashville Predators opponents have earned 162 power play opportunities (17th in hockey) and have scored 31 goals in those chances. In relation to their scoring, the Nashville Predators have tallied 159 goals (21st in hockey) for the year and have surrendered 188. Nashville has taken 1,566 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.2%. For the year, they have accumulated 58 points and their points percentage sits at .527. The Predators have had 1,604 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .883. Nashville has 163 power play opportunities and they have notched 35 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 21.47%.

The man in goal for this game is Justus Annunen. Annunen has participated in 69 games throughout his hockey career. He has compiled a win-loss mark of 30-26-5 and got the start in 56 games. Opponents have tallied 184 goals versus Annunen in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.29. Annunen has seen 1,719 shot attempts against him and has amassed 1,535 total saves. His save percentage currently is at .893 in his 2,792 minutes played. Over the course of his time in hockey, Annunen has 28 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .500.

In their last game, Washington faced off against the Islanders in a matchup where the Capitals earned a victory by a final of 4-1. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Capitals tallied 4 goals of the 24 shots on goal they attempted.

Washington has attempted 1,661 shots (4th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.96%, while allowing the opposition 1,619 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 78.69% on their opponents 183 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.7%. They have earned 170 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.88%. The Capitals are sitting with 155 goals at even strength and 27 goals (25th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 166 goals to be scored by of a combination of 127 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Washington Capitals have 182 goals, 63 points, and a points percentage of .553.

Across the ice you will find Logan Thompson protecting the goal. Thompson has accumulated a career mark of 105-54-21 and has been in net for 184 games. Thompson's percentage of quality starts is 62.3% and he has qualified for 109 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has accrued 4,753 saves out of the 5,214 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .912. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has allowed 461 goals in total. He has started in 175 contests and has played for a total of 7,832 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Washington

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