Ottawa Senators at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Nashville Predators on Jan 22, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Nashville Predators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
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 | Steven Stamkos | C | 3 | 0 | 4 | 18:47 | 0.59 | 2.39 |
| 2nd | Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.49 | 2.17 |
| 3rd | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29:06 | 0.14 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:03 | OTT | Stephen Halliday | Lars Eller, Nick Cousins | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 14:19 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Michael Amadio, Jake Sanderson | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 10:46 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Artem Zub, Jake Sanderson | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 18:34 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Luke Evangelista, Filip Forsberg | 5v4 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 08:19 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Michael Bunting, Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 10:07 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 18:47 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Nick Blankenburg | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 19:33 | NSH | Cole Smith | Erik Haula, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v6 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.13 | 2.91 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 71.7% | 28.3% |
| Hits | 16 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.59 | 1.25 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:00 | 0.53 | 1.20 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:26 | 0.02 | 0.62 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.24 | 0.55 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.22 | 0.52 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:00 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:04 | — | 0.38 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:39 | 0.05 | 0.22 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:08 | 0.08 | -0.12 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.14 | -0.23 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:44 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:38 | 0.05 | -0.62 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.03 | -0.86 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.21 | -0.91 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:19 | 0.23 | -1.01 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.03 | -1.31 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:47 | 0.59 | 2.39 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.49 | 2.17 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29:06 | 0.14 | 2.09 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:53 | 0.52 | 1.96 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:45 | 0.01 | 1.67 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.19 | 1.50 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.19 | 0.13 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:57 | — | 0.10 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:46 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | — | -0.03 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.10 | -0.22 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.18 | -0.26 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:11 | 0.01 | -0.28 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13:35 | 0.08 | -0.29 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:51 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | — | -0.63 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.06 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 26 | 84.0% | -0.58 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.48 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Jan 22, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 2.91 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.13 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Steven Stamkos led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.39 on 3 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Ottawa Senators 5–3 on Jan 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Steven Stamkos led all skaters at 2.39, on 3G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.91 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.13, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 26 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 26. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.