Alex Ovechkin, Caps look to extend streaks vs. Predators

The Washington Capitals will try to extend a nine-game point streak when they host the Nashville Predators on Friday.

Both teams are coming off victories and traveling for the second game of a back-to-back set.

Washington defeated the host Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Thursday, while Nashvillerallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Raleigh, N.C.

T.J. Oshie scored twice at Columbus for the Capitals. Dylan Strome had