Nashville Predators at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 3, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 4 |
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 Hronek | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 29:03 | 0.11 | 3.06 |
| 2nd | Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.25 | 2.45 |
| 3rd | Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:26 | 0.52 | 1.85 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:40 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Marco Rossi, Filip Hronek | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:28 | NSH | Tyson Jost | Justin Barron, Fedor Svechkov | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:20 | NSH | Tyson Jost | Roman Josi, Ryan Ufko | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 14:06 | NSH | Matthew Wood | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:55 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Liam Ohgren | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:59 | VAN | Filip Hronek | Brock Boeser, Marco Rossi | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.78 | 5.44 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 41.0% | 59.0% |
| Hits | 22 | 17 |
| Blocks | 16 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Jost | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:00 | 0.54 | 1.55 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:48 | 0.14 | 1.03 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.03 | 0.97 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.85 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:38 | 0.01 | 0.32 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28:35 | 0.21 | 0.26 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:07 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.04 | -0.43 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:48 | 0.06 | -0.47 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.03 | -0.50 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:00 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.54 | -0.55 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:51 | 0.33 | -0.67 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:14 | 0.64 | -0.97 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:47 | 0.02 | -1.18 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.09 | -1.39 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Hronek | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 29:03 | 0.11 | 3.06 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.25 | 2.45 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:26 | 0.52 | 1.85 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:47 | 0.62 | 0.99 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:54 | 0.07 | 0.96 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:04 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.07 | 0.68 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:36 | 0.85 | 0.66 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.15 | 0.58 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:40 | 0.75 | 0.50 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:16 | 0.08 | 0.42 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.11 | 0.39 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:15 | 0.13 | -0.12 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:25 | 0.48 | -0.13 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:53 | 0.24 | -0.16 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | -0.49 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 2.14 | O |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -0.73 | W |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the Nashville Predators 4–3 on Mar 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 5.44 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.78 — Vancouver Canucks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Filip Hronek led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.06 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 24 of 27, worth 2.14 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4–3 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 4, Nashville Predators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Hronek led all skaters at 3.06, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 5.44 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.78, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 19 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 27. High-danger chances went 12 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 24 of 27 (2.14 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 16 of 19 (-0.73 goals saved above expected).