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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25:41 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| 2nd | Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.43 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Nicolas Hague | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 1.34 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25:41 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.43 | 1.44 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.16 | 1.28 |
| Sam Steel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.15 | 0.90 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:08 | 0.49 | 0.85 |
| Adam Erne | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:22 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.36 | 0.75 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.08 | 0.54 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.25 | 0.00 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:45 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Hague | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 1.34 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:19 | 0.02 | 1.28 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.09 | 0.85 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.14 | 0.70 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.19 | 0.59 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:27 | 0.21 | 0.55 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.03 | 0.54 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:24 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:40 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:02 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.83 | W |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 17 | 22 | 77.3% | -3.06 | 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.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.48 on 2 assists.
Jake Oettinger stopped 17 of 21, worth -2.83 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 — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 1.48, on 0G, 2A and 0 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.