Washington at Nashville

Washington has alternated wins and losses in its past 10 games, so it is due for a victory after losing 3-2 in overtime to Montreal last night. Logan Thompson replaced Charlie Lindgren, who had left with an upper-body injury, and Thompson suffered a rare loss as he is still 17-2-3 this season. He is confirmed for tonight's game, and Thompson has a 2.32 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage as he continues his outstanding first year with the Capitals. Nashville has lost four of six, including 5-2 against Winnipeg on Tuesday. The Predators are 2-10 in their past 12 games against the Eastern Conference and 0-4 overall, playing with at least three days rest. Nashville has lost 14 of 20 overall, and Washington has won five straight Saturday games. Take the Capitals.