Nashville Predators at Calgary Flames
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames on Jan 03, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Calgary Flames 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Calgary Flames 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 | Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 3 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.16 | 3.49 |
| 2nd | Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.47 | 2.43 |
| 3rd | Erik Haula | L | 2 | 0 | 6 | 18:29 | 0.54 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Calgary Flames) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:56 | CGY | Yan Kuznetsov | MacKenzie Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:19 | NSH | Erik Haula | Michael Bunting, Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:52 | NSH | Erik Haula | Steven Stamkos, Michael Bunting | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 13:41 | CGY | Rasmus Andersson | Matt Coronato | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:08 | NSH | Michael Bunting | — | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 12:49 | CGY | Blake Coleman | Mikael Backlund, Matt Coronato | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 19:31 | NSH | Nicolas Hague | Michael Bunting, Michael McCarron | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 36 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 2.18 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.5% | 42.5% |
| Hits | 23 | 26 |
| Blocks | 15 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.16 | 3.49 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.47 | 2.43 |
| Erik Haula | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 18:29 | 0.54 | 2.03 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.03 | 1.86 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:16 | 0.13 | 0.89 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.11 | 0.84 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:39 | 0.07 | 0.70 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.39 | 0.57 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:52 | 0.13 | 0.42 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:09 | 0.13 | 0.35 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:29 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:50 | 0.34 | -0.01 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.08 | -0.41 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.08 | -0.54 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.01 | -0.58 |
Calgary Flames Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Coronato | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:00 | 0.08 | 1.20 |
| Mikael Backlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:57 | 0.26 | 1.16 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 26:06 | 0.20 | 1.16 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:49 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| Yan Kuznetsov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:16 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:32 | 0.14 | 0.27 |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.07 | 0.09 |
| Adam Klapka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:59 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Kevin Bahl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:30 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Yegor Sharangovich | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:21 | 0.41 | -0.02 |
| Connor Zary | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.18 | -0.06 |
| John Beecher | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:06 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:28 | 0.25 | -0.15 |
| Joel Farabee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:26 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Morgan Frost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.04 | -0.28 |
| Hunter Brzustewicz | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:53 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Joel Hanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:31 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:00 | 0.15 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.82 | W |
| Dustin Wolf | Calgary Flames | 32 | 36 | 88.9% | -1.08 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Calgary Flames 4–3 on Jan 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Calgary Flames generated 2.18 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.91 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Michael Bunting led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.49 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 20 of 23, worth -0.82 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Calgary Flames game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 4–3 on Jan 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Calgary Flames 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael Bunting led all skaters at 3.49, on 1G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Calgary Flames generated 2.18 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.91, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 36 shots on goal and Calgary Flames put 23. High-danger chances went 18 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 20 of 23 (-0.82 goals saved above expected); Dustin Wolf stopped 32 of 36 (-1.08 goals saved above expected).