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).

The Nashville Predators' top scorers were held in check in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Dec. 27.

Two teams in the bottom half of the Western Conference standings square off when the Nashville Predators (20-19-4, 11th in conference) host the Chicago Blackhawks (18-19-7, 12th) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.

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

The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Dec. 27. Pavel Buchnevich scored twice to lead St. Louis.

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.

Blackhawks rookie goaltender ignites historic shutout, stonewalling Predators’ relentless attack in his NHL debut win.

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.