Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators on Dec 09, 2025. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 3, Nashville Predators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
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 | Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.14 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 28:22 | 0.55 | 1.18 |
| 3rd | Reid Schaefer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:12 | COL | Brock Nelson | Josh Manson, Brent Burns | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:05 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 05:30 | NSH | Reid Schaefer | Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 10:21 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:58 | NSH | Brady Skjei | Adam Wilsby, Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 19:52 | COL | Cale Makar | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 4v6 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 42 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 5.25 | 4.16 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 60.7% | 39.3% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 9 | 11 |
| Blocks | 7 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.14 | 1.38 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 28:22 | 0.55 | 1.18 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:10 | 0.39 | 0.85 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 30:19 | 0.36 | 0.80 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:20 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:45 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.06 | 0.54 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.34 | 0.15 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:01 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:02 | 0.36 | 0.05 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:08 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:15 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:21 | 0.35 | -0.20 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Schaefer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:46 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:38 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:17 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.38 | 0.70 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.09 | 0.49 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.76 | 0.20 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:26 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 18:29 | 0.94 | 0.10 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:12 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.76 | O |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 39 | 42 | 92.9% | 4.61 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Dec 09, 2025, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 4.16 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 5.25 — Colorado Avalanche owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Martin Necas led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 39 of 42, worth 4.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 4–3 on Dec 09, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Martin Necas led all skaters at 1.38, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 4.16 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 5.25, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 42 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 31. High-danger chances went 17 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Scott Wedgewood stopped 28 of 31 (1.76 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 39 of 42 (4.61 goals saved above expected).