In recent NHL action, the Nashville Predators, led by captain Roman Josi, suffered a 2-3 defeat against the Washington Capitals, marking their ninth loss in 13 games this season. Josi, who did not score, watched as the Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin secured the win with his sixth goal in five games. Meanwhile, Philipp Kurashev’s Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Detroit Red Wings with a 1-4 score, leaving Kurashev without a point. Akira Schmid remains on the bench as a backup goalie for the Vegas Golden Knights, anticipating his first NHL game this weekend in Seattle.