Nashville Predators at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers on Mar 15, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 1, Edmonton Oilers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| Nashville Predators score | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 24:08 | 0.45 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Fedor Svechkov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.94 | 0.75 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:12 | EDM | Leon Draisaitl | Connor McDavid, Evan Bouchard | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 02:32 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Connor McDavid, Mattias Ekholm | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 04:52 | NSH | Fedor Svechkov | Nicolas Hague, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 18:53 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Connor McDavid | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 | 4.50 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 42.3% | 57.7% |
| Hits | 12 | 26 |
| Blocks | 9 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:39 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:16 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.05 | 0.32 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:14 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:13 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:44 | 0.63 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:54 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:53 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:38 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:05 | 0.32 | -0.30 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24:08 | 0.45 | 1.92 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 19:51 | 0.94 | 0.75 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:12 | 0.12 | 0.75 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:00 | 0.23 | 0.70 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:48 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26:06 | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.59 | 0.25 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:53 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:31 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:36 | 0.53 | 0.05 |
| Josh Samanski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.27 | -0.05 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:10 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.22 | -0.10 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.11 | -0.22 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.58 | L |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.51 | W |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Nashville Predators 3–1 on Mar 15, 2026.
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.5 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.05 — the run of play matched the result, with Edmonton Oilers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Ingram stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 3–1 on Mar 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 3, Nashville Predators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 4.5 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.05, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 27 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 30. High-danger chances went 9 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Justus Annunen stopped 27 of 29 (1.58 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 26 of 27 (2.51 goals saved above expected).