Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov 16, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 0, Pittsburgh Penguins 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Venue | Avicii Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins 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 | Parker Wotherspoon | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.02 | 1.51 |
| 2nd | Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.54 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.16 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:19 | PIT | Parker Wotherspoon | Erik Karlsson, Joona Koppanen | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:08 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Kevin Hayes, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:13 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | — | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 17:12 | PIT | Blake Lizotte | — | 5v6 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.80 | 2.51 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 27 | 15 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:42 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:54 | 0.27 | 0.04 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:30 | 0.13 | 0.01 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:02 | 0.32 | -0.15 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.11 | -0.35 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:59 | 0.14 | -0.36 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.23 | -0.37 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.11 | -0.38 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.32 | -0.41 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:34 | 0.01 | -0.45 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:23 | 0.03 | -0.46 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:34 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.05 | -0.64 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:47 | 0.04 | -0.97 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.02 | 1.51 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.54 | 1.48 |
| Joona Koppanen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.16 | 1.38 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | 1.32 |
| Kevin Hayes | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.25 | 1.26 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.25 | 1.15 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:12 | 0.37 | 1.12 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:28 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:30 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.12 | 1.01 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.25 | 0.48 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.28 | 0.31 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.01 | 0.28 |
| Philip Tomasino | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.23 | 0.14 |
| Ryan Graves | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.10 | -0.01 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.54 | L |
| Sergei Murashov | Pittsburgh Penguins | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 1.59 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators 4–0 on Nov 16, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.51 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 0.8 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Parker Wotherspoon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.51 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Sergei Murashov stopped 21 of 21, worth 1.59 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 4–0 on Nov 16, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Nashville Predators 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Parker Wotherspoon led all skaters at 1.51, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.51 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 0.8, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 21 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 22. High-danger chances went 6 to 6.