Hutson Breaks Out: Capitals Edge Predators in Overtime Thriller
The Washington forward recorded his first career multi-goal game as the team secured a 4-3 win over Nashville.
By Alina Carter ·
Cole Hutson scored twice Thursday night to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The win extends Washington's winning streak to three games and marks their fifth triumph in the last six outings.
Hutson tied the score in the first period with 3:47 remaining. He fired a sharp-angle shot from near the right goal line that beat Juuse Saros. He added his second goal with 6:14 left in the second period, skating through the slot and beating the Nashville goaltender with a wrist shot on the stick side. It was the first two-goal game of Hutson's career.
Boone Jenner and Alex Tuch also scored for Washington. Jenner put the Capitals ahead 2-1 with 4:15 left in the second period. Tuch scored the game winner with 9:51 remaining in the third period. He fired a wrist shot from the left faceoff dot for his 10th goal of the season. That is his fifth goal in his last three games.
Charlie Lindgren made 25 saves for the Capitals. Aliaksei Protas and Jack St. Ivany each provided two assists. The defensive effort helped Washington hold off a strong Nashville counterattack. Lindgren faced a heavy workload as the Predators generated multiple scoring chances.
Filip Forsberg scored twice for Nashville. He opened the scoring with 7:12 left in the first period on a power play. Ross Colton tied the game at 3-3 with 6:34 left in the third period. Juuse Saros made 25 saves for the Predators, who have lost four of their last five games. Roman Josi recorded three assists for Nashville.
The Capitals host the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. The Predators host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
