Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) takes a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) battles for the puck against Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck past Nashville Predators left wing Zachary L'Heureux (68) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) reacts after he missed a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)