Josi gave the Predators a 3-1 lead at 4:29 of the third period on a one-timer from the top of the right circle on a 5-on-3 power play on a pass from Stamkos. Ethen Frank scored for Washington to make it 3-2 at 9:03 on a wrist shot from the slot on the power play on a pass from Ovechkin.

The Nashville Predators lost 3-0 to the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 10. Drew Commesso made 37 saves to earn his first shutout.

Roman Josi had a goal and two assists and the host Nashville Predators held on late for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist for the Predators,

Drew Commesso made 37 saves for his first NHL shutout and victory, Connor Bedard set up the first two goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday night.

Juuse Saros made 30 saves in regulation and overtime, plus all three saves in the shootout, for the Predators in a 2-1 win over the Islanders.

Ahead of the Nashville Predators' game against the Washington Capitals, Filip Forsberg showed support for friend and 49ers star George Kittle.

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Washington Capitals in a non-conference matchup. Nashville is 11-10-2 in home games and 20-20-4 overall. The Predators are 10th in NHL play with 171 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game).

Washington hasn’t won consecutive games in more than a month. Sunday night’s matchup with the Predators provides the opportunity to do just that.