Vancouver Canucks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators on Nov 03, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 5, Nashville Predators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 5 |
| Nashville Predators 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 | Brock Boeser | R | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:15 | 0.53 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:59 | 0.00 | 1.76 |
| 3rd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 9 | 20:01 | 0.94 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:47 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Brady Skjei, Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:45 | VAN | Evander Kane | Filip Hronek, Arshdeep Bains | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:57 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Brock Boeser, Elias Pettersson | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:05 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Tom Willander, Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 18:45 | NSH | Erik Haula | Filip Forsberg, Luke Evangelista | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 03:02 | VAN | Evander Kane | Linus Karlsson, Marcus Pettersson | 5v6 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 11:52 | NSH | Michael Bunting | Spencer Stastney, Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 16:37 | NSH | Nick Blankenburg | Matthew Wood, Michael Bunting | 5v4 | 4–4 |
| OT 04:58 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Elias Pettersson | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 3.08 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 3/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.8% | 55.2% |
| Hits | 22 | 19 |
| Blocks | 22 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 21 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 20:15 | 0.53 | 2.13 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:59 | 0.00 | 1.76 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:07 | 0.05 | 1.52 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.05 | 1.24 |
| Evander Kane | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 16:56 | 0.18 | 1.20 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:43 | 0.01 | 1.06 |
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:19 | 0.04 | 1.04 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:44 | 0.00 | 1.03 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.04 | 0.76 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21:04 | 0.69 | 0.76 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:40 | 0.14 | 0.40 |
| Mackenzie MacEachern | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:49 | 0.03 | 0.27 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.28 | 0.10 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:19 | 0.45 | -0.19 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 28:04 | 0.31 | -0.77 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.09 | -1.27 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 20:01 | 0.94 | 1.72 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:25 | 0.13 | 1.60 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:41 | 0.20 | 1.18 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:46 | 0.39 | 0.96 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:41 | 0.22 | 0.89 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:44 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.11 | 0.56 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.12 | 0.48 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:54 | 0.17 | 0.19 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:05 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:49 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:18 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.07 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -1.28 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 31 | 36 | 86.1% | -0.97 | O |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Nov 03, 2025, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 3.08 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.98 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks 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.
Brock Boeser led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 31 of 36, worth -0.97 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Nov 03, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 5, Nashville Predators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brock Boeser led all skaters at 2.13, on 2G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.08 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.98, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 36 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 29. High-danger chances went 9 to 14.