Edmonton Oilers at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators on Jan 13, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, Nashville Predators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
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 | Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23:59 | 0.44 | 1.88 |
| 2nd | Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 2.05 | 1.55 |
| 3rd | Roman Josi | D | 2 | 0 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.25 | 1.50 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:45 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Michael Bunting | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:06 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:03 | NSH | Erik Haula | Matthew Wood, Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 07:20 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Kasperi Kapanen, Vasily Podkolzin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:12 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 13:50 | NSH | Roman Josi | Nick Blankenburg | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:43 | NSH | Roman Josi | Brady Skjei, Ryan O'Reilly | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.84 | 2.96 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 22 |
| Blocks | 19 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 23:59 | 0.44 | 1.88 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 2.05 | 1.55 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26:25 | 0.55 | 1.18 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:21 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:14 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:30 | 0.09 | -0.38 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.25 | 1.50 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:33 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:15 | 0.27 | 0.54 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.27 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | 0.38 | O |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.92 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on Jan 13, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 2.96 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 2.84 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Leon Draisaitl led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.88 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Edmonton Oilers 4–3 on Jan 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Edmonton Oilers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Leon Draisaitl led all skaters at 1.88, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.96 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 2.84, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 31 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 27. High-danger chances went 7 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Tristan Jarry stopped 23 of 27 (0.38 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 31 (-0.92 goals saved above expected).