Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators on Dec 17, 2025. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Nashville Predators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators 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 | Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 20:20 | 1.39 | 1.94 |
| 2nd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.36 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:28 | 0.57 | 1.34 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:00 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Logan Stankoven, Alexander Nikishin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 02:43 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Jackson Blake, Andrei Svechnikov | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 04:33 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sebastian Aho, Nikolaj Ehlers | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 08:06 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Ryan O'Reilly, Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:15 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Andrei Svechnikov | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 37 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.27 | 2.19 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 11 | 23 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20:20 | 1.39 | 1.94 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:31 | 0.36 | 1.48 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:28 | 0.57 | 1.34 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:41 | 0.24 | 0.90 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.56 | 0.84 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:30 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:03 | 0.46 | 0.00 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:19 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:44 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:41 | 0.49 | 0.85 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:06 | 0.50 | 0.44 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.15 | 0.39 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:28 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:12 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:30 | 0.06 | 0.20 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:44 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:55 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:27 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:23 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr Kochetkov | Carolina Hurricanes | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 1.48 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.66 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
Nashville Predators generated 2.19 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.27 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Sebastian Aho led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.94 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 25 of 26, worth 1.48 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Nashville Predators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sebastian Aho led all skaters at 1.94, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.19 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.27, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 37 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 26. High-danger chances went 14 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 25 of 26 (1.48 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 33 of 36 (0.66 goals saved above expected).