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 | 1.58 | 2.70 |
| 2nd | Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.08 | 2.34 |
| 3rd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.52 | 1.95 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt Clarke | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:27 | 0.08 | 2.34 |
| Joel Armia | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:09 | 0.51 | 1.65 |
| Joel Edmundson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.07 | 1.27 |
| Alex Turcotte | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.12 | 1.10 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.88 | 0.97 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.50 | 0.87 |
| Adrian Kempe | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:50 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Quinton Byfield | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:00 | 0.55 | 0.51 |
| Trevor Moore | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:37 | 0.55 | 0.47 |
| Anze Kopitar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:57 | 0.68 | 0.34 |
| Alex Laferriere | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.36 | 0.31 |
| Cody Ceci | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| Brian Dumoulin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.03 | 0.16 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:15 | 0.35 | 0.12 |
| Mikey Anderson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Kevin Fiala | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:23 | 1.03 | -0.00 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:01 | 0.12 | -0.18 |
| Drew Doughty | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.05 | -0.32 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 21:18 | 1.58 | 2.70 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.52 | 1.95 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.42 | 1.28 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.14 | 1.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.35 | 0.63 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:07 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:44 | 0.28 | -0.13 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 0.03 | -0.14 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:00 | 0.73 | -0.19 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.55 | -0.21 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:16 | 0.30 | -0.26 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.56 | -0.33 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:26 | 0.15 | -0.37 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.72 | -0.42 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:55 | 0.09 | -0.70 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darcy Kuemper | Los Angeles Kings | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | 1.39 | O |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | 0.88 | 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 2.7 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of 25, worth 1.39 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 2.7, 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.