Nashville Predators at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers on Dec 04, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Florida Panthers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 04, 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 | 0.68 | 1.75 |
| 2nd | Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:17 | 0.40 | 1.41 |
| 3rd | Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:19 | 1.15 | 1.11 |
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) | 3.83 | 3.15 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 15 |
| 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 | 0.68 | 1.75 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:17 | 0.40 | 1.41 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:38 | 0.36 | 0.92 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:22 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:08 | 0.10 | 0.60 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.03 | 0.52 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:05 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.02 | 0.37 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.48 | 0.33 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.48 | 0.30 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.46 | 0.02 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:30 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:42 | 0.34 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:21 | 1.09 | -0.15 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:19 | 1.15 | 1.11 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:43 | 0.69 | 1.01 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:59 | 0.53 | 0.91 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.38 | 0.43 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:12 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:49 | 0.16 | 0.02 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:13 | 0.42 | -0.12 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.17 | -0.15 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:21 | 0.05 | -0.16 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:23 | 0.23 | -0.17 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:27 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:34 | 0.21 | -0.21 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.22 | -0.27 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.01 | -0.30 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:29 | 0.10 | -0.38 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:00 | 0.27 | -0.38 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:03 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 2.15 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.83 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Florida Panthers 2–1 on Dec 04, 2025, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 3.15 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.83 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.75 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 30 of 31, worth 2.15 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 04, 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 1.75, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.15 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.83, 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 17 to 15.