Nashville Predators at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Utah Mammoth on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Utah Mammoth 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.31 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19:20 | 0.56 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:37 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:48 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Dylan Guenther, Clayton Keller | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:51 | NSH | Roman Josi | Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:41 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Nick Schmaltz, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:51 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Tyson Jost, Nick Blankenburg | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 04:02 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Lawson Crouse, Barrett Hayton | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:39 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Evangelista | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 13:17 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Nick Perbix | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.37 | 4.39 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Hits | 16 | 16 |
| Blocks | 19 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 0.31 | 2.24 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:37 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.07 | 1.28 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:43 | 0.17 | 0.85 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:05 | 0.19 | 0.30 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:02 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:12 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19:20 | 0.56 | 1.39 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:19 | 0.12 | 0.75 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:05 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:32 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.59 | 0.54 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:34 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:42 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.21 | 0.00 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.32 | 0.00 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.41 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:38 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:09 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 1.40 | W |
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -0.39 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–3 on Dec 29, 2025, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 4.39 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.37 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Steven Stamkos led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 31, worth 1.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Utah Mammoth 4–3 on Dec 29, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Utah Mammoth 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 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 4.39 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.37, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 26 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 31. High-danger chances went 6 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 31 (1.4 goals saved above expected); Vitek Vanecek stopped 22 of 26 (-0.39 goals saved above expected).