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 | 0.36 | 1.82 |
| 2nd | Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:58 | 0.09 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.19 | 1.37 |
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) | 2.57 | 3.35 |
| 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 | 0.36 | 1.82 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.00 | 1.08 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:33 | 0.13 | 1.02 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.41 | 0.83 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:22 | 0.32 | 0.67 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.23 | 0.66 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.41 | 0.53 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:54 | 0.15 | 0.43 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.01 | 0.43 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:56 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.08 | -0.16 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.07 | -0.17 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:15 | 0.13 | -0.28 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.03 | -0.31 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:58 | 0.09 | 1.55 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.19 | 1.37 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 1.15 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:31 | 0.38 | 0.95 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:29 | 0.19 | 0.38 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.25 | 0.38 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.10 | 0.30 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:14 | 0.01 | 0.26 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Olle Lycksell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:18 | 0.19 | -0.03 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.21 | -0.04 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.04 | -0.17 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.28 | -0.26 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:41 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:50 | 0.35 | -0.43 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.04 | -0.54 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.01 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 2.35 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | -0.37 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators 4–1 on Oct 13, 2025.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.35 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.57 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Jonathan Marchessault led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.82 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 31 of 32, worth 2.35 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 1.82, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.35 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.57, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 26 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 32. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.