Nashville Predators at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 1, Winnipeg Jets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Nashville Predators score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 4 |
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 | Nino Niederreiter | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.55 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.12 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.38 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:39 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor, Alex Iafallo | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:25 | WPG | Nino Niederreiter | Vladislav Namestnikov, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 05:26 | WPG | Logan Stanley | Gustav Nyquist, Jonathan Toews | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 16:52 | WPG | Vladislav Namestnikov | Jonathan Toews, Nino Niederreiter | 5v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 18:56 | NSH | Michael Bunting | Ryan O'Reilly, Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.74 | 3.63 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 62.9% | 37.1% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| Hits | 19 | 16 |
| Blocks | 7 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:52 | 0.54 | 0.84 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:04 | 0.58 | 0.70 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:01 | 0.08 | 0.44 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:58 | 0.43 | 0.15 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:32 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:19 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:22 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.50 | -0.15 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:38 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.55 | 1.44 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13:49 | 0.12 | 1.44 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.38 | 1.33 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.31 | 0.84 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:19 | 0.51 | 0.75 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.13 | 0.69 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:32 | 0.92 | 0.59 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.08 | 0.38 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:30 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Parker Ford | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:09 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:24 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 20 | 24 | 83.3% | -1.22 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 2.95 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Oct 18, 2025.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.63 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.74 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nino Niederreiter led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 30 of 31, worth 2.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Nashville Predators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nino Niederreiter led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.63 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.74, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 31 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 24. High-danger chances went 18 to 6.