Nashville Predators at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Florida Panthers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
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 | 4 | 22:27 | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:17 | 0.48 | 0.74 |
| 3rd | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:38 | 1.28 | 0.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:26 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Bennett, A.J. Greer | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 13:41 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Michael Bunting, Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| OT 04:03 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 3v3 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 11.49 | 10.83 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 51.3% | 48.7% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/6 |
| Faceoff % | 64.6% | 35.4% |
| Hits | 19 | 19 |
| Blocks | 12 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:27 | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:17 | 0.48 | 0.74 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 1.28 | 0.70 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:22 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:08 | 0.41 | 0.69 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.55 | 0.15 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 1.17 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.53 | 0.05 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.41 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:21 | 1.01 | -0.15 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:05 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.11 | -0.20 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.37 | -0.30 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:19 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:43 | 0.95 | 0.65 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.31 | 0.54 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.39 | 0.20 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.57 | 0.15 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:12 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:27 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.85 | 0.05 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:34 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.19 | 0.00 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | 1.29 | 0.00 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:21 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:49 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:29 | 0.34 | -0.05 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:03 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:00 | 0.23 | -0.45 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 3.04 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 2.16 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Florida Panthers 2–1 on Dec 05, 2025, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 10.83 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 11.49 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 30 of 31, worth 3.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Florida Panthers game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Florida Panthers 2–1 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 2, Florida Panthers 1.
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 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 10.83 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 11.49, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 31. High-danger chances went 18 to 16.