Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators on Dec 02, 2025. Final score: Calgary Flames 1, Nashville Predators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Calgary Flames score | 1 |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
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 | Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12:54 | 0.39 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21:44 | 0.06 | 1.18 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.22 | 0.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Calgary Flames–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:24 | NSH | Reid Schaefer | Fedor Svechkov, Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:04 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Luke Evangelista, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:25 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Roman Josi, Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 15:32 | NSH | Ozzy Wiesblatt | Michael Bunting, Spencer Stastney | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 02:59 | NSH | Michael Bunting | Adam Wilsby, Tyson Jost | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 13:39 | CGY | Morgan Frost | Nazem Kadri, Jonathan Huberdeau | 4v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Calgary Flames | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 8.66 | 8.94 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 18 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Frost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:47 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:01 | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:22 | 0.61 | 0.59 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Dryden Hunt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:48 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.22 | 0.05 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:17 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:41 | 0.32 | -0.00 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:36 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:41 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:58 | 0.15 | -0.25 |
| Brayden Pachal | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.08 | -0.38 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:47 | 0.30 | -0.42 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12:54 | 0.39 | 1.34 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:44 | 0.06 | 1.18 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.22 | 0.85 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.11 | 0.69 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:43 | 0.17 | 0.62 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:12 | 0.31 | 0.49 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.18 | 0.47 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:34 | 0.27 | 0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:32 | 1.13 | 0.00 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14:48 | 0.79 | 0.00 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Cooley | Calgary Flames | 12 | 16 | 75.0% | -2.39 | L |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.26 | |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.37 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Calgary Flames 5–1 on Dec 02, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Nashville Predators generated 8.94 expected goals to Calgary Flames's 8.66 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Michael Bunting led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.37 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 5–1 on Dec 02, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Calgary Flames 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael Bunting led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 8.94 expected goals and Calgary Flames generated 8.66, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Calgary Flames put 28 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 28. High-danger chances went 9 to 7.