Nashville Predators at Boston Bruins
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Boston Bruins on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Boston Bruins 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Boston Bruins 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 | David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 7 | 23:46 | 0.72 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29:59 | 0.30 | 1.15 |
| 3rd | Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.11 | 1.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Boston Bruins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:16 | BOS | Hampus Lindholm | Mason Lohrei, Fraser Minten | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:48 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | David Pastrnak, Jonathan Aspirot | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 19:25 | NSH | Roman Josi | Ryan O'Reilly, Steven Stamkos | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 13:17 | NSH | Nick Blankenburg | Adam Wilsby, Luke Evangelista | 4v4 | 2–2 |
| OT 00:15 | BOS | David Pastrnak | Charlie McAvoy, Marat Khusnutdinov | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.07 | 2.26 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 25 |
| Blocks | 8 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29:59 | 0.30 | 1.15 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:45 | 0.46 | 0.99 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:24 | 0.03 | 0.89 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.42 | 0.76 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.06 | 0.71 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.08 | 0.70 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.05 | 0.61 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:42 | 0.76 | 0.60 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.08 | 0.58 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:46 | 0.12 | 0.28 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:59 | 0.33 | 0.17 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:19 | 0.45 | -0.09 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3:05 | 0.06 | -0.12 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:04 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 23:46 | 0.72 | 1.39 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.11 | 1.08 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.15 | 0.79 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:10 | 0.36 | 0.55 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27:14 | 0.09 | 0.32 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:07 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:43 | 0.08 | 0.23 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:10 | 0.40 | 0.06 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.04 | -0.00 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.07 | -0.04 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:20 | 0.03 | -0.06 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:53 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | -0.93 | O |
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 1.25 | W |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Jan 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Boston Bruins generated 2.26 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.07 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
David Pastrnak led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 7 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 28 of 30, worth 1.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Boston Bruins game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — David Pastrnak led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Boston Bruins generated 2.26 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.07, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 30 shots on goal and Boston Bruins put 28. High-danger chances went 17 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 25 of 28 (-0.93 goals saved above expected); Jeremy Swayman stopped 28 of 30 (1.25 goals saved above expected).