Nashville Predators at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct 14, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 7 |
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 | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.02 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | William Nylander | R | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:51 | 1.07 | 2.18 |
| 3rd | John Tavares | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.61 | 2.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:42 | TOR | Jake McCabe | Dakota Joshua, John Tavares | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:34 | TOR | Oliver Ekman-Larsson | William Nylander, Simon Benoit | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 03:21 | NSH | Michael McCarron | Brady Skjei, Nick Perbix | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:05 | NSH | Erik Haula | Ozzy Wiesblatt | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:49 | TOR | John Tavares | William Nylander, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 16:24 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicholas Robertson, Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 10:42 | TOR | Auston Matthews | Matthew Knies, Easton Cowan | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 16:06 | NSH | Roman Josi | Adam Wilsby, Jonathan Marchessault | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 16:50 | TOR | Auston Matthews | John Tavares, Matthew Knies | 5v6 | 3–6 |
| 3rd 18:49 | NSH | Nick Perbix | Adam Wilsby, Ozzy Wiesblatt | 5v5 | 4–6 |
| 3rd 19:36 | TOR | William Nylander | Matthew Knies, Jake McCabe | 5v6 | 4–7 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.78 | 4.07 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 55.5% | 44.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 18 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Perbix | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.05 | 1.49 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:30 | 0.04 | 1.18 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.06 | 1.08 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:13 | 0.11 | 0.85 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:50 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:30 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:29 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.37 | 0.05 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:24 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:57 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.02 | 2.18 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 18:51 | 1.07 | 2.18 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:37 | 0.61 | 2.18 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18:55 | 0.29 | 1.92 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:31 | 0.62 | 1.65 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:04 | 0.33 | 0.90 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.14 | 0.79 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:28 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:02 | 0.07 | 0.74 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:42 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:48 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 21 | 26 | 80.8% | -2.37 | L |
| Cayden Primeau | Toronto Maple Leafs | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -2.24 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Nashville Predators 7–4 on Oct 14, 2025.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.07 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 1.78 — the run of play matched the result, with Toronto Maple Leafs earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Cayden Primeau stopped 26 of 30, worth -2.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Nashville Predators 7–4 on Oct 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Nashville Predators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Oliver Ekman-Larsson led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.07 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 1.78, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 30 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 28. High-danger chances went 20 to 14.