Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on Nov 08, 2025. Final score: Dallas Stars 5, Nashville Predators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.43 | 1.91 |
| 2nd | Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.01 | 1.87 |
| 3rd | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:26 | DAL | Mavrik Bourque | Miro Heiskanen, Ilya Lyubushkin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 17:46 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Spencer Stastney, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:13 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:43 | NSH | Nicolas Hague | Nick Blankenburg, Erik Haula | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 05:10 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Ryan O'Reilly, Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 02:20 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Oskar Bäck, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 05:11 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Nick Blankenburg, Matthew Wood | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 09:33 | DAL | Adam Erne | Colin Blackwell, Alexander Petrovic | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 10:20 | DAL | Sam Steel | Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.84 | 2.37 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Hits | 15 | 23 |
| Blocks | 12 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.43 | 1.91 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.01 | 1.87 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.49 | 1.61 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25:41 | 0.00 | 1.54 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | 1.54 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.02 | 1.45 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.20 | 1.38 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.15 | 1.30 |
| Adam Erne | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:22 | 0.17 | 1.11 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:45 | 0.07 | 0.70 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.45 | 0.69 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.36 | -0.09 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.21 | -0.17 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 1.23 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:27 | 0.26 | 0.94 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.14 | 0.89 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:19 | 0.03 | 0.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.03 | 0.47 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.07 | 0.28 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:24 | 0.37 | -0.01 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.15 | -0.03 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.19 | -0.08 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.07 | -0.64 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.10 | -0.74 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.41 | W |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -2.43 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Nov 08, 2025, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 2.37 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.84 — Dallas Stars edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mavrik Bourque led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.91 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 17 of 21, worth -2.41 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Nov 08, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 5, Nashville Predators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mavrik Bourque led all skaters at 1.91, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.37 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.84, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 22 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 21. High-danger chances went 10 to 6.