Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 1/11/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators

Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The Nashville Predators (20-19-4) host the Washington Capitals (22-16-6) at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday.

The Washington Capitals will need a bounce back game after taking a 4-1 loss to the Stars in their previous contest . The Capitals had a below average offensive performance in the loss. In the game, they earned a goal on 1 of the 24 shots they launched. Furthermore, they had 2 power play chances but weren't able to score. Washington earned 11 minutes in the box in this game.

With regard to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have accounted for 143 goals (7th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have allowed 124. For the current campaign, the have a total of 50 points and their points percentage comes in at .568. Washington has accounted for 124 power play opportunities and they have tallied 19 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 15.32%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals have given up 93 goals while getting 124 on the offensive side of the ice. Washington has taken 1,286 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.1%. The Capitals have seen 1,252 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .901. Washington Capitals opponents have tallied 136 power play opportunities (11th in professional hockey) and have scored 31 goals in those chances.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Logan Thompson. Thompson has participated in 177 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has amassed a record of 102-50-21 and he started in 168 games. Opponents have been able to score 442 goals versus Thompson in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.63. Thompson has had 5,027 shots taken against him and he has 4,585 saves. He has a save percentage of .912 in his 7,814 minutes between the pipes. Throughout his time in hockey, Thompson has accounted for 105 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .625.

In their last game, Nashville squared up with the Islanders in a matchup where the Predators got the tie by a mark of 1-1. They had 1 power play chance in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Predators earned 1 goal of the 27 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the Nashville Predators have earned 119 goals, 44 points, in addition to a points percentage of .512. They have permitted 143 goals to be scored by of a combination of 119 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Predators have scored 94 goals at even strength and 25 goals (18th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 127 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.69%. Nashville has put up 1,205 shots (17th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.88%, while allowing their opponents 1,225 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 81.68% on their opponents 131 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 88.3%.

Across the rink you are going to see Justus Annunen defending the net. He has recorded 1,418 stops out of 1,590 shots taken, giving him a save % of .892. Annunen is the owner of a career mark of 28-25-4 and has participated in 64 games. He has started in 53 games and his ice time sits at 2,781 mins. Annunen's rate of quality starts comes out to 49.1% and he has accumulated 26 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 3.25 goals per contest and he has yielded 172 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Washington

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