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 | Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| 2nd | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.14 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Sasson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:51 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.22 | 0.30 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:45 | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:00 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:20 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:09 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:29 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29:26 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:31 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:21 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Nils Aman | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.16 | 0.95 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.14 | 0.95 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:47 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:44 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:30 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:45 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:05 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:44 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:28 | 0.75 | 0.00 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:08 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:21 | 0.12 | -0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | -0.21 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.04 | 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.
Cole Smith led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.95 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.04 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 — Cole Smith led all skaters at 0.95, on 1G, 0A and 2 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.