Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche on Dec 13, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Colorado Avalanche 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:29 | 0.25 | 1.36 |
| 2nd | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 8 | 17:45 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
| 3rd | Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.11 | 1.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:26 | COL | Nathan MacKinnon | Brent Burns | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:47 | COL | Jack Drury | Cale Makar, Samuel Girard | 4v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 12:37 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:57 | COL | Victor Olofsson | Samuel Girard, Sam Malinski | 6v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:26 | COL | Valeri Nichushkin | Nathan MacKinnon | 5v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 18:57 | NSH | Tyson Jost | Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.86 | 5.43 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 44.3% | 55.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 16 |
| Blocks | 19 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.13 | 1.00 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:30 | 0.14 | 0.81 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:35 | 0.18 | 0.81 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.21 | 0.73 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.21 | 0.64 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:16 | 0.08 | 0.49 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.23 | 0.44 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:33 | 0.31 | 0.37 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.04 | 0.34 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.40 | 0.04 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.18 | -0.01 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:39 | 0.49 | -0.18 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:47 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.21 | -0.31 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23:29 | 0.25 | 1.36 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 17:45 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.11 | 1.03 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.23 | 0.96 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:11 | 1.10 | 0.85 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:08 | 0.08 | 0.64 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:00 | 0.22 | 0.49 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 0.12 | 0.45 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.10 | 0.43 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.15 | 0.31 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.04 | 0.14 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:35 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:15 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:31 | 0.74 | -0.12 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:59 | 0.17 | -0.30 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:20 | 0.14 | -0.40 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 37 | 40 | 92.5% | 0.38 | L |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.65 | W |
Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Dec 13, 2025.
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.43 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.86 — the run of play matched the result, with Colorado Avalanche earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.36 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 29, worth 0.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Dec 13, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Colorado Avalanche 4, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nathan MacKinnon led all skaters at 1.36, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 5.43 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.86, so Colorado Avalanche created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 41. High-danger chances went 14 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Justus Annunen stopped 37 of 40 (0.38 goals saved above expected); Scott Wedgewood stopped 27 of 29 (0.65 goals saved above expected).