Nashville Predators at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 06, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Edmonton Oilers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 6 |
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 | Connor McDavid | C | 3 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | 1.66 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.44 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Kasperi Kapanen | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:33 | 0.24 | 1.59 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:53 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Evan Bouchard, Leon Draisaitl | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 15:53 | EDM | Connor McDavid | — | 1v0 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 16:15 | EDM | Curtis Lazar | Matt Savoie, Mattias Janmark | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 18:52 | EDM | Kasperi Kapanen | Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 03:48 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Nicolas Hague, Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 04:03 | NSH | Nick Blankenburg | Reid Schaefer, Michael Bunting | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 13:46 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Kasperi Kapanen, Vasily Podkolzin | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:03 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.56 | 6.20 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| Hits | 17 | 15 |
| Blocks | 13 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.53 | 0.80 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:18 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:26 | 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.14 | 0.54 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:52 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:58 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.17 | 0.10 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.26 | 0.10 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:13 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 22:28 | 1.66 | 2.25 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.44 | 2.08 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:33 | 0.24 | 1.59 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8:44 | 0.48 | 0.80 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25:52 | 0.23 | 0.69 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:36 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:35 | 0.23 | 0.59 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:32 | 0.77 | 0.44 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:52 | 0.01 | 0.40 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:26 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.39 | 0.05 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:48 | 0.35 | 0.00 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:21 | 0.62 | 0.00 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 37 | 43 | 86.0% | 1.81 | L |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | -1.42 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 6–2 on Jan 06, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Edmonton Oilers generated 6.2 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.56 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 3 goals, 10 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 37 of 43, worth 1.81 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6–2 on Jan 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 6, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 2.25, on 3G, 0A and 10 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 6.2 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.56, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 26 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 43. High-danger chances went 16 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 37 of 43 (1.81 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 24 of 26 (-1.42 goals saved above expected).