Utah Mammoth at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Nashville Predators on Oct 12, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 3, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:54 | 0.52 | 2.15 |
| 2nd | Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.31 | 1.21 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:50 | 0.36 | 1.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:21 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Dylan Guenther, JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:23 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Brady Martin | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:13 | NSH | Erik Haula | Luke Evangelista, Jonathan Marchessault | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 11:37 | UTA | Jack McBain | Nick Schmaltz, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:56 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | — | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 3.13 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 42.1% | 57.9% |
| Hits | 21 | 20 |
| Blocks | 20 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 25 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:54 | 0.52 | 2.15 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:40 | 0.26 | 0.76 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.03 | 0.61 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.02 | 0.45 |
| Jack McBain | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:08 | 0.57 | 0.33 |
| Andrew Agozzino | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:21 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:04 | 0.28 | 0.24 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:28 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.11 | -0.28 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.14 | -0.28 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.02 | -0.53 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:31 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:05 | 0.08 | -0.61 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.00 | -0.83 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:10 | 0.00 | -0.92 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.31 | 1.21 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:50 | 0.36 | 1.21 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:51 | 0.31 | 1.20 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.89 | 1.14 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:54 | 0.00 | 0.98 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.90 |
| Brady Martin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:40 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:43 | 0.05 | 0.53 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.52 | 0.34 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:21 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:28 | 0.32 | 0.16 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:47 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 1.13 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.66 | O |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Oct 12, 2025, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 3.13 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.34 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Guenther led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.15 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 of 23, worth 1.13 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Nashville Predators game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Oct 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Guenther led all skaters at 2.15, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.13 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.34, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 23 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 23. High-danger chances went 10 to 12.