Josi gave the Predators a 3-1 lead at 4:29 of the third period on a one-timer from the top of the right circle on a 5-on-3 power play on a pass from Stamkos. Ethen Frank scored for Washington to make it 3-2 at 9:03 on a wrist shot from the slot on the power play on a pass from Ovechkin.

Playing shorthanded without Jakob Chychrun and Tom Wilson, the Washington Capitals did their best to finish their Mentors’ Trip on a high note. Ultimately, it wasn’t enough in a 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.

Roman Josi had a goal and two assists and the host Nashville Predators held on late for a 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals on Sunday night.

The Washington Capitals will try to turn things around on Friday night in the Windy City, as Alex Ovechkin and company get set to visit the Chicago Blackhawks.

Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago's four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks.

Capitals forward Justin Sourdif was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Nashville Predators with an upper-body injury.