Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild on Dec 23, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 3, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29:11 | 0.10 | 1.53 |
| 2nd | Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25:12 | 0.12 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:24 | 0.68 | 1.24 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:00 | MIN | Brock Faber | Quinn Hughes, Nico Sturm | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:28 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Luke Evangelista, Steven Stamkos | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:07 | NSH | Roman Josi | Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 00:52 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Marcus Johansson, Kirill Kaprizov | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 00:53 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Erik Haula, Nick Blankenburg | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 2.69 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 60.8% | 39.2% |
| Hits | 22 | 27 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:24 | 0.68 | 1.24 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.08 | 1.14 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:36 | 0.40 | 1.08 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:45 | 0.52 | 1.02 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.26 | 0.89 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:42 | 0.27 | 0.64 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:20 | 0.24 | 0.48 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.08 | 0.31 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:56 | 0.06 | 0.28 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:19 | 0.08 | 0.13 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.02 | 0.07 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:34 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:11 | 0.10 | 1.53 |
| Brock Faber | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:12 | 0.12 | 1.50 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.14 | 0.76 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:32 | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.07 | 0.59 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:26 | 0.57 | 0.48 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 25:38 | 0.66 | 0.42 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:54 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:59 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:18 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:53 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:56 | 0.09 | -0.04 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:55 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:55 | 0.09 | -0.20 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.37 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.40 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Dec 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.69 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.98 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.53 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Minnesota Wild 3–2 on Dec 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 3, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 1.53, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.69 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.98, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 32. High-danger chances went 13 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 30 of 32 (0.37 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 26 of 29 (-0.4 goals saved above expected).