Boston Bruins at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Nashville Predators on Mar 05, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 3, Nashville Predators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 6 |
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 | Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:47 | 0.39 | 2.87 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17:12 | 0.50 | 2.57 |
| 3rd | Matthew Wood | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.37 | 1.96 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:53 | NSH | Nicolas Hague | Ozzy Wiesblatt, Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:24 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Nick Perbix | 4v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 03:30 | BOS | Morgan Geekie | Charlie McAvoy, Elias Lindholm | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:18 | NSH | Erik Haula | Brady Skjei, Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 12:37 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Steven Stamkos, Ryan Ufko | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 14:44 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 06:05 | BOS | Charlie McAvoy | Viktor Arvidsson, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 15:32 | BOS | Viktor Arvidsson | Casey Mittelstadt, Pavel Zacha | 5v5 | 3–5 |
| 3rd 17:33 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Filip Forsberg | 5v6 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.72 | 3.50 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 54.1% | 45.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 62.3% | 37.7% |
| Hits | 27 | 23 |
| Blocks | 15 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:47 | 0.39 | 2.87 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:55 | 0.28 | 1.50 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.27 | 1.47 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.16 | 1.06 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.04 | 1.02 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.04 | 0.67 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.20 | 0.58 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.13 | 0.38 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.27 | 0.04 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.15 | -0.36 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -0.53 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.02 | -0.60 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.14 | -0.82 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | -1.00 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.09 | -1.19 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 17:12 | 0.50 | 2.57 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.37 | 1.96 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.02 | 1.87 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 1.75 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.04 | 1.15 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.63 | 1.14 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.22 | 0.90 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:23 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.12 | 0.66 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.04 | 0.36 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.13 | 0.23 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.03 | -0.07 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.23 | -0.26 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:37 | 0.91 | -0.57 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -1.79 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | 0.40 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Boston Bruins 6–3 on Mar 05, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 3.5 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 2.72 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Charlie McAvoy led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.87 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Boston Bruins 6–3 on Mar 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 6, Boston Bruins 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie McAvoy led all skaters at 2.87, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.5 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 2.72, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 23 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joonas Korpisalo stopped 23 of 28 (-1.79 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 20 of 23 (0.4 goals saved above expected).