Predators return home from trek to host Alex Ovechkin, Caps

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The Nashville Predators will open a five-game homestand when they play the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

The Predators last played on Tuesday when they completed a six-game road trip with a 5-2 loss at the Winnipeg Jets.

Washington, in turn, travels to Nashville after a 3-2 overtime loss to the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Friday.

The Capitals may be without th