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 | 3.87 |
| 2nd | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 26:16 | 0.06 | 3.34 |
| 3rd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18:34 | 0.25 | 2.87 |
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 | 3.87 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26:16 | 0.06 | 3.34 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 18:34 | 0.25 | 2.87 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.00 | 2.16 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:58 | 0.09 | 1.65 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.25 | 1.26 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:55 | 0.21 | 1.19 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:23 | 0.52 | 1.11 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.08 | 0.39 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:05 | 0.36 | 0.18 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:11 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:13 | 0.08 | -0.01 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:26 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:55 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.07 | -0.29 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.01 | -0.87 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Nelson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:13 | 0.49 | 1.52 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22:33 | 0.14 | 1.18 |
| Martin Necas | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.12 | 0.86 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:37 | 0.27 | 0.69 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13:31 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.15 | 0.55 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:07 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:11 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Zakhar Bardakov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:30 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| Gavin Brindley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.18 | 0.03 |
| Ivan Ivan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:36 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:26 | 0.05 | -0.23 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.03 | -0.33 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.21 | -0.40 |
| Victor Olofsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.10 | -0.52 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:52 | 0.09 | -0.55 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.00 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 40 | 43 | 92.9% | -0.68 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -2.05 | 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 3.87 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 40 of 43, worth -0.68 goals saved above expected.
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 3.87, 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.