Capitals Defeat Predators 4-1 as Ovechkin Nears NHL Goal Record

Ethen Frank scores his first NHL goal while Alex Ovechkin inches closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record.

Ethen Frank netted his first NHL goal in the third period, breaking a 1-1 tie and helping the Capitals secure the win over the Predators.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 873rd career goal, leaving him 21 goals shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894.
Logan Thompson made 32 saves for Washington, while Nashville's Juuse Saros allowed three goals on 15 shots despite the Predators limiting the Capitals to a season-low 16 shots on goal.
Filip Forsberg scored Nashville's lone goal, marking his second consecutive game with a goal after an 18-game drought.
The Capitals extended their point streak to seven games (4-0-3), while the Predators opened their five-game homestand with their second straight loss.