Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche on Jan 16, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 7, Colorado Avalanche 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 7 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 3 | 1 | 6 | 19:44 | 0.67 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:34 | 1.12 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 26:16 | 0.06 | 1.97 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:30 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 01:24 | COL | Brock Nelson | Brent Burns, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 07:32 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Luke Evangelista, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 11:16 | COL | Brock Nelson | Josh Manson, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 13:01 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Luke Evangelista, Roman Josi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 18:04 | NSH | Michael Bunting | Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 01:09 | COL | Martin Necas | Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 15:13 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 4v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 17:04 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Michael Bunting, Roman Josi | 6v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 17:41 | NSH | Michael McCarron | — | 6v4 | 7–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.57 | 2.20 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 46.7% | 53.3% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 64.3% | 35.7% |
| Hits | 16 | 14 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 19:44 | 0.67 | 2.89 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 18:34 | 1.12 | 2.08 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26:16 | 0.06 | 1.97 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.25 | 1.44 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.20 | 1.34 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.52 | 0.95 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:05 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:58 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:13 | 0.49 | 1.60 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.11 | 0.80 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22:33 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:11 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:37 | 0.27 | 0.69 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:31 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 40 | 43 | 92.9% | 0.13 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -2.64 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 7–3 on Jan 16, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.2 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.57 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 7–3 on Jan 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 7, Colorado Avalanche 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters at 2.89, on 3G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.2 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.57, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 30 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 42. High-danger chances went 13 to 11.