Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators on Dec 21, 2025. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Nashville Predators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
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 | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:49 | 1.25 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.03 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:33 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:32 | TOR | Nicolas Roy | Bobby McMann, Nicholas Robertson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 04:56 | NSH | Erik Haula | Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:57 | TOR | John Tavares | Matias Maccelli, Jake McCabe | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 19:26 | NSH | Adam Wilsby | Ryan O'Reilly | 4v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 09:18 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:25 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Filip Forsberg | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:06 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicholas Robertson, Easton Cowan | 5v6 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:51 | NSH | Cole Smith | Brady Skjei, Michael McCarron | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.01 | 4.06 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 39.2% | 60.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 62.2% | 37.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 20 |
| Blocks | 23 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11:33 | 0.21 | 1.39 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:36 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:54 | 0.17 | 0.85 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.17 | 0.70 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:19 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:15 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:35 | 0.84 | 0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:22 | 0.01 | -0.00 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:23 | 0.44 | -0.10 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:49 | 1.25 | 1.49 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:43 | 0.03 | 1.43 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.76 | 0.95 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.11 | 0.90 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:48 | 1.23 | 0.85 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:01 | 0.28 | 0.75 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:45 | 0.21 | 0.74 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:07 | 0.39 | 0.59 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16:46 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0.30 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.11 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Dec 21, 2025.
Nashville Predators generated 4.06 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.01 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Steven Stamkos led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 on Dec 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Steven Stamkos led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 4.06 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.01, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 22 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 34. High-danger chances went 15 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joseph Woll stopped 29 of 32 (0.3 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 19 of 22 (-0.11 goals saved above expected).