Nashville Predators at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators on Oct 13, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
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 | Jonathan Marchessault | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
| 2nd | Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 0.89 |
| 3rd | Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.41 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 12:11 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Michael Bunting, Erik Haula | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 14:38 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Steven Stamkos, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 17:57 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Dylan Cozens, Jake Sanderson | 6v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:06 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Roman Josi | 6v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:48 | NSH | Cole Smith | Luke Evangelista | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.39 | 1.89 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 45.9% | 54.1% |
| Power play | 0/6 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 28.6% | 71.4% |
| Hits | 20 | 29 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.65 | 1.60 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.41 | 0.85 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.41 | 0.75 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.22 | 0.74 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.16 | 0.74 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.13 | 0.64 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:54 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:56 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.08 | -0.20 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 0.89 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 1.07 | 0.75 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:58 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:31 | 0.36 | 0.10 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:50 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Olle Lycksell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:18 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:14 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.04 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 0.96 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | -0.61 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Oct 13, 2025.
Ottawa Senators generated 1.89 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.39 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jonathan Marchessault led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.6 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 31 of 32, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Oct 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jonathan Marchessault led all skaters at 1.6, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 1.89 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.39, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 26 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 32. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.