Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators on Oct 24, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 1, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
| 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 | Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.06 | 1.36 |
| 2nd | Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.16 | 1.15 |
| 3rd | Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 09:01 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Spencer Stastney | 4v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:49 | VAN | Max Sasson | Linus Karlsson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 05:09 | NSH | Cole Smith | Michael McCarron, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.03 | 2.35 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 44.7% | 55.3% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.4% | 59.6% |
| Hits | 25 | 21 |
| Blocks | 20 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.19 | 0.61 |
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.22 | 0.56 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Nils Aman | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:31 | 0.22 | 0.11 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.24 | 0.04 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.22 | -0.06 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:00 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:09 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.35 | -0.17 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:20 | 0.02 | -0.22 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.17 | -0.26 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29:26 | 0.13 | -0.37 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.06 | 1.36 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.16 | 1.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.17 | 1.01 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.11 | 0.66 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.01 | 0.66 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0.24 | 0.32 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:47 | 0.05 | 0.24 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:05 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:28 | 0.75 | 0.08 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:08 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:44 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.08 | -0.07 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:45 | 0.05 | -0.63 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 0.23 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.38 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2–1 on Oct 24, 2025, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 2.35 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 3.03 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Spencer Stastney led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.36 on 1 assist.
Juuse Saros stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.38 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 2–1 on Oct 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 2, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Spencer Stastney led all skaters at 1.36, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.35 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 3.03, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 22 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 35. High-danger chances went 12 to 19.