Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators on Feb 04, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 6, Nashville Predators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 6 |
| 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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 28:58 | 0.03 | 2.91 |
| 2nd | Matt Boldy | L | 3 | 1 | 6 | 19:02 | 0.77 | 2.90 |
| 3rd | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.08 | 2.67 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:49 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Zach Bogosian, Joel Eriksson Ek | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:39 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 09:26 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Roman Josi, Jonathan Marchessault | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 1st 12:58 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Quinn Hughes, Brock Faber | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 16:45 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 1st 18:21 | NSH | Erik Haula | Jonathan Marchessault, Nick Perbix | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 00:41 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Steven Stamkos, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 2nd 16:06 | MIN | Yakov Trenin | — | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 15:14 | MIN | Vladimir Tarasenko | Jake Middleton, Danila Yurov | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 15:48 | NSH | Roman Josi | Ryan O'Reilly, Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 5–5 |
| OT 04:14 | MIN | Jared Spurgeon | Matt Boldy, Kirill Kaprizov | 3v3 | 6–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 44 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.67 | 3.32 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 55.7% | 44.3% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 14 |
| Blocks | 12 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28:58 | 0.03 | 2.91 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 19:02 | 0.77 | 2.90 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16:22 | 1.27 | 2.44 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:43 | 0.43 | 2.28 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25:55 | 0.20 | 2.17 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.14 | 2.03 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:30 | 0.00 | 1.05 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.12 | 0.88 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.01 | 0.80 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.26 | 0.45 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:26 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:19 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:27 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:09 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:42 | 0.26 | 0.16 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.14 | 0.09 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:43 | 0.30 | -0.36 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:54 | 0.50 | -0.46 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.08 | 2.67 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 20:00 | 0.56 | 2.67 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 30:59 | 0.46 | 2.25 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:09 | 0.25 | 1.72 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27:46 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 19:53 | 1.04 | 0.45 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.09 | 0.26 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.24 | 0.22 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:52 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.40 | -0.03 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.07 | -0.52 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.07 | -0.54 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.11 | -0.69 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:15 | 0.00 | -1.38 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:29 | 0.02 | -1.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 30 | 35 | 85.7% | -1.95 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 37 | 43 | 86.4% | -1.20 | O |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Nashville Predators 6–5 on Feb 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 3.32 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.67 — Minnesota Wild edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.91 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 37 of 43, worth -1.2 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 6–5 on Feb 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 6, Nashville Predators 5.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 2.91, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.32 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.67, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 44 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 35. High-danger chances went 19 to 14.