The hockey team wraps up their October schedule with a full slate of games, including a rare road trip to Nashville this week. After a stretch of consecutive matchups, Thursday’s contest marks their only visit to the city this season. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the team seeks to capitalize on momentum heading into November. The game could serve as a key test before a potential shift in their schedule.

The Caps finish off their slate of a dozen October games, and they also conclude a midweek set of back-to-backs when they make their lone visit of the season to Nashville on Thursday night. Thursday’s ...