Capitals: Matt Roy, who was injured in the season opener, had an assist in his 20:07 of ice time in his return.

Officials waved off a possible Nashville goal with 7:47 left for goaltender interference. Brunette challenged, and the call stood, putting the Predators on the penalty kill for the following 2 minutes at a time they needed to push to try to tie it.

Dylan Strome setting up Ovechkin’s goal was the 200th assist of his career. Only two players in the league have more than Strome’s 15 assists this season.