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Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals Wrap - Nashville Wins 5-4

The Capitals came up short Wednesday against the Predators, falling 5-4.

Nashville won as a +137 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Nashville got goals from Rocco Grimaldi, Yannick Weber, Ryan Johansen, Jarred Tinordi, and Mikael Granlund in the victory. Tinordi opened the scoring at 10:15 of the first period.

Juuse Saros stopped 29 of 33 Washington shots in the victory.

Richard Panik(2), Tom Wilson, and Alex Ovechkin scored for the Capitals, finding the net behind Juuse Saros.

Washington got a 19-stop effort from Braden Holtby in the loss.

On the power play, Nashville went 1-for-4, while the Capitals were 1-for-5 with the man advantage.

Washington outshot Nashville 33-24 in the game.

Nashville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Capitals will aim to get back on the winning track at Ottawa.