Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues on Dec 27, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, St. Louis Blues 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 3 |
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 | Pavel Buchnevich | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.36 | 1.45 |
| 2nd | Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:45 | STL | Brayden Schenn | Cam Fowler, Dalibor Dvorsky | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:41 | NSH | Tyson Jost | Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:14 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Robert Thomas | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:40 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Robert Thomas, Philip Broberg | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 12:03 | NSH | Fedor Svechkov | Erik Haula, Nicolas Hague | 5v4 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.71 | 3.01 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 66.1% | 33.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| Hits | 17 | 25 |
| Blocks | 3 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:05 | 0.00 | 1.28 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:35 | 0.29 | 0.85 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.38 | 0.69 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:07 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:16 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:39 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:13 | 0.40 | 0.05 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:42 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:00 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23:38 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.31 | -0.10 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.19 | -0.15 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.36 | 1.45 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.01 | 0.84 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:58 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.42 | 0.65 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:43 | 0.47 | 0.15 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:15 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:55 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:09 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:21 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:17 | 0.57 | 0.10 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:03 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:11 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:45 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 17 | 20 | 85.0% | 1.22 | L |
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 2.11 | W |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Dec 27, 2025, a one-goal game.
St. Louis Blues generated 3.01 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.71 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but St. Louis Blues took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Pavel Buchnevich led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.45 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 30 of 32, worth 2.11 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Dec 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Pavel Buchnevich led all skaters at 1.45, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 3.01 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.71, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 32 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 20. High-danger chances went 17 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 17 of 20 (1.22 goals saved above expected); Joel Hofer stopped 30 of 32 (2.11 goals saved above expected).