Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings

NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings on Nov 27, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 6, Detroit Red Wings 3.

StatusFinal
DateNov 27, 2025
VenueLittle Caesars Arena
Nashville Predators score6
Detroit Red Wings score3

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.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stRyan O'ReillyC12120:020.352.92
2ndLuke EvangelistaR02216:550.292.12
3rdMichael BuntingL11215:240.431.93

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Nashville Predators–Detroit Red Wings)
1st 15:48NSHMichael BuntingNick Blankenburg, Erik Haula4v51–0
2nd 05:30DETAlex DeBrincatDylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond5v41–1
2nd 16:34DETJames van RiemsdykPatrick Kane, Nate Danielson5v41–2
3rd 02:05NSHNick BlankenburgRyan O'Reilly5v52–2
3rd 02:20NSHRoman JosiMichael Bunting, Michael McCarron5v53–2
3rd 03:04DETBen ChiarotMason Appleton, J.T. Compher5v53–3
3rd 14:14NSHRyan O'ReillyLuke Evangelista, Steven Stamkos5v54–3
3rd 14:42NSHErik HaulaFilip Forsberg, Jonathan Marchessault5v55–3
3rd 18:45NSHSteven StamkosRyan O'Reilly, Luke Evangelista6v56–3

Team Comparison

Nashville PredatorsDetroit Red Wings
Goals63
Shots on goal2931
Expected goals (xG)3.883.09
High-danger shots199
Corsi %53.8%46.2%
Power play1/42/4
Faceoff %47.9%52.1%
Hits2213
Blocks817
Giveaways714
Takeaways33

Nashville Predators Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Ryan O'ReillyC123120:020.352.92
Luke EvangelistaR022216:550.292.12
Michael BuntingL112215:240.431.93
Nick BlankenburgD112116:120.311.81
Steven StamkosC112318:280.511.78
Michael McCarronC011315:450.291.67
Nicolas HagueD000017:060.001.34
Roman JosiD101323:570.241.29
Erik HaulaL112316:270.551.17
Ozzy WiesblattC00019:530.301.05
Filip ForsbergL011421:210.330.85
Nick PerbixD000119:450.040.62
Brady SkjeiD000118:420.010.55
Fedor SvechkovC000014:540.030.43
Spencer StastneyD000110:280.010.26
Jonathan MarchessaultR011216:260.030.18
Matthew WoodR00019:520.040.18
Adam WilsbyD00009:560.00-0.14

Detroit Red Wings Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Mason AppletonC011212:460.011.37
J.T. CompherL011013:010.041.10
Elmer SoderblomL000111:180.030.55
Alex DeBrincatR101419:320.830.54
Patrick KaneR011319:040.440.29
Lucas RaymondL011121:330.010.15
Ben ChiarotD101321:160.030.12
James van RiemsdykL10129:530.530.10
Albert JohanssonD000115:140.030.06
Travis HamonicD000213:280.04-0.01
Dylan LarkinC011322:460.42-0.06
Nate DanielsonC01109:090.00-0.08
Emmitt FinnieC000316:120.20-0.21
Marco KasperC000113:320.15-0.24
Erik GustafssonD000217:230.02-0.73
Andrew CoppC000112:010.02-0.84
Moritz SeiderD000227:000.06-0.87
Axel Sandin-PellikkaD000019:000.12-1.01

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Justus AnnunenNashville Predators283190.3%-0.50W
Cam TalbotDetroit Red Wings232882.1%-1.86L

Analysis

The Nashville Predators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 6–3 on Nov 27, 2025.

Detroit Red Wings generated 3.09 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.88 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.

Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.92 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.

Justus Annunen stopped 28 of 31, worth -0.5 goals saved above expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings game?

The Nashville Predators beat the Detroit Red Wings 6–3 on Nov 27, 2025.

What was the final score?

The final score was Nashville Predators 6, Detroit Red Wings 3.

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 2.92, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Detroit Red Wings generated 3.09 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.88, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.

What were the shot totals?

Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 31. High-danger chances went 19 to 9.

How did the goaltenders play?

Justus Annunen stopped 28 of 31 (-0.5 goals saved above expected); Cam Talbot stopped 23 of 28 (-1.86 goals saved above expected).