Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov 28, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
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 | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.19 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.37 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.41 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:10 | CHI | Ryan Donato | Sam Rinzel, Andre Burakovsky | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:46 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:18 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Nick Blankenburg, Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:14 | CHI | Ryan Greene | Oliver Moore | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:27 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:15 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Luke Evangelista, Nick Perbix | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 10:28 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Wyatt Kaiser, Frank Nazar | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 10.00 | 11.26 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 62.9% | 37.1% |
| Hits | 21 | 15 |
| Blocks | 20 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:04 | 0.19 | 1.49 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:36 | 0.37 | 1.39 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.41 | 1.34 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:00 | 0.11 | 0.90 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:21 | 0.32 | 0.79 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.73 | 0.79 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:31 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.09 | 0.25 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:18 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.21 | 0.20 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:42 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:15 | 0.51 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:07 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:42 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:07 | 0.32 | -0.15 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.56 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:28 | 0.66 | 0.80 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:32 | 1.20 | 0.69 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:59 | 0.20 | 0.64 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:52 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.38 | 0.64 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.33 | 0.49 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:01 | 0.74 | 0.10 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:49 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:06 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:27 | 0.33 | 0.05 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:23 | 1.23 | -0.05 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.19 | -0.15 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:46 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.48 | W |
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 25 | 29 | 86.2% | -0.68 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Nov 28, 2025, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 11.26 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 10.0 — Chicago Blackhawks owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 on Nov 28, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Chicago Blackhawks 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 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 11.26 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 10.0, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.