Los Angeles Kings at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators on Oct 25, 2025. Final score: Los Angeles Kings 4, Nashville Predators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Los Angeles Kings score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
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 | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21:18 | 1.46 | 2.29 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.37 | 1.49 |
| 3rd | Joel Armia | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:09 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Los Angeles Kings–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:27 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | Brandt Clarke, Andrei Kuzmenko | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:00 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Spencer Stastney | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:36 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Matthew Wood, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 01:35 | LAK | Joel Armia | Alex Turcotte | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 05:24 | LAK | Corey Perry | Joel Armia | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 07:12 | NSH | Cole Smith | — | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 09:50 | LAK | Trevor Moore | Brandt Clarke, Joel Edmundson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:44 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Filip Forsberg, Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Adrian Kempe | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Trevor Moore | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Erik Haula | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | LAK | Kevin Fiala | — | 0v1 | 4–4 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Ozzy Wiesblatt | — | 1v0 | 4–4 |
Team Comparison
| Los Angeles Kings | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 6.87 | 6.13 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 63.7% | 36.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Hits | 10 | 23 |
| Blocks | 7 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 9 |
Los Angeles Kings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:09 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.08 | 1.38 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.07 | 0.74 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:50 | 0.38 | 0.70 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.55 | 0.69 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.30 | 0.45 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:00 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.64 | 0.00 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:23 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21:18 | 1.46 | 2.29 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.37 | 1.49 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.35 | 0.70 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.14 | 0.69 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.40 | 0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:07 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.02 | O |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | 1.05 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5–4 on Oct 25, 2025, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 6.13 expected goals to Los Angeles Kings's 6.87 — Los Angeles Kings owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.29 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 36 of 40, worth 1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 5–4 on Oct 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Los Angeles Kings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters at 2.29, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 6.13 expected goals and Los Angeles Kings generated 6.87, so Los Angeles Kings created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Los Angeles Kings put 40 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 25. High-danger chances went 24 to 20.