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 | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 6 | 17:12 | 1.37 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Charlie McAvoy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:47 | 0.39 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.27 | 1.43 |
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 | 1.44 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.27 | 1.43 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:55 | 0.28 | 1.39 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:56 | 1.06 | 0.80 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Michael Eyssimont | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:18 | 0.12 | 0.20 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Harris | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:07 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:02 | 0.16 | -0.30 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 17:12 | 1.37 | 2.03 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.37 | 1.35 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:58 | 0.14 | 1.33 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.59 | 0.80 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:08 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:23 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:23 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.23 | 0.45 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:24 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16:37 | 0.61 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joonas Korpisalo | Boston Bruins | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -2.32 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.21 | 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.
Filip Forsberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 6 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 — Filip Forsberg led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 6 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 (-2.32 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 20 of 23 (-0.21 goals saved above expected).