Nashville Predators at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 17, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:56 | 1.13 | 2.91 |
| 2nd | Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 3 | 7 | 25:17 | 0.65 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.15 | 1.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:02 | NSH | Erik Haula | Roman Josi, Luke Evangelista | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:20 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Gabriel Vilardi, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:09 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Cole Perfetti, Kyle Connor | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 10:48 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Jonathan Marchessault, Ryan Ufko | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 14:01 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Jonathan Marchessault, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 18:59 | WPG | Jonathan Toews | Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor | 6v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.00 | 5.70 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 40.1% | 59.9% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| Hits | 21 | 16 |
| Blocks | 17 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18:12 | 0.15 | 1.84 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:34 | 0.91 | 1.57 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 0.18 | 1.08 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.21 | 1.01 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:07 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:36 | 0.13 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:14 | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:09 | 0.19 | -0.10 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:18 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:58 | 0.17 | -0.13 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.00 | -0.35 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.37 | -0.45 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:59 | 0.59 | -0.66 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:42 | 0.01 | -0.85 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 21:56 | 1.13 | 2.91 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 25:17 | 0.65 | 1.92 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 29:05 | 0.19 | 1.66 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21:05 | 0.82 | 1.25 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:41 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:58 | 0.17 | 0.95 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:48 | 0.11 | 0.71 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:22 | 0.24 | 0.51 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:33 | 0.43 | 0.23 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:24 | 0.01 | 0.14 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:03 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:15 | 0.28 | -0.09 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:37 | 0.12 | -0.13 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.06 | -0.32 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 36 | 39 | 92.3% | 2.25 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.37 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Mar 17, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 5.7 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.0 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.91 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 36 of 39, worth 2.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Mar 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gabriel Vilardi led all skaters at 2.91, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 5.7 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.0, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 23 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 39. High-danger chances went 10 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 36 of 39 (2.25 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 20 of 23 (-0.37 goals saved above expected).