Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec 07, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 3, Carolina Hurricanes 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 07, 2025 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 6 |
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 | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16:29 | 0.41 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Jackson Blake | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19:11 | 0.83 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.37 | 1.19 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:01 | CAR | Taylor Hall | Jackson Blake, Logan Stankoven | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:55 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Seth Jarvis, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v3 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:44 | CAR | William Carrier | Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 15:46 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Nikolaj Ehlers, K'Andre Miller | 4v4 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 04:45 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | — | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 3rd 06:26 | NSH | Michael Bunting | Luke Evangelista, Erik Haula | 4v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 08:12 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 3rd 09:09 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Filip Forsberg, Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 11:36 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Nick Blankenburg, Spencer Stastney | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.12 | 4.80 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 40.9% | 59.1% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 58.4% | 41.6% |
| Hits | 19 | 12 |
| Blocks | 14 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:51 | 0.37 | 1.19 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:54 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.04 | 0.79 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:46 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:31 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:54 | 0.32 | -0.05 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:35 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16:29 | 0.41 | 2.03 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 19:11 | 0.83 | 1.94 |
| William Carrier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:29 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:56 | 0.58 | 0.75 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:00 | 0.52 | 0.69 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:36 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:15 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 32 | 38 | 84.2% | -1.22 | L |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.11 | |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -2.48 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators 6–3 on Dec 07, 2025.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.8 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.12 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 6–3 on Dec 07, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 6, Nashville Predators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikolaj Ehlers led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.8 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.12, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 22 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 40. High-danger chances went 9 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 32 of 38 (-1.22 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 19 of 22 (-2.48 goals saved above expected).