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 | 0.53 | 2.55 |
| 2nd | Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 16:33 | 0.75 | 1.90 |
| 3rd | Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:13 | 1.23 | 1.59 |
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 | 0.53 | 2.55 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 1.23 | 1.59 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26:25 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.05 | 0.75 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:30 | 0.09 | 0.71 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:59 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:53 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:21 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:14 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.43 | -0.20 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:39 | 0.01 | -0.31 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.03 | -0.53 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.01 | -0.87 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:33 | 0.75 | 1.90 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:42 | 0.05 | 1.53 |
| Roman Josi | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 25:36 | 0.26 | 1.37 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.45 | 1.35 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.15 | 1.34 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:30 | 0.04 | 1.30 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:15 | 0.27 | 0.80 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:12 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.27 | 0.22 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:27 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.44 | -0.26 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:59 | 0.02 | -0.35 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:01 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.12 | O |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 0.88 | 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 2.55 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 31, worth 0.88 goals saved above expected.
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 2.55, 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 (-1.12 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 28 of 31 (0.88 goals saved above expected).