Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Mar 29, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.54 | 3.18 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:37 | 0.51 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.02 | 1.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:31 | NSH | Joakim Kemell | Filip Forsberg, Justin Barron | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:32 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Darren Raddysh, Charle-Edouard D'Astous | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:33 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Jake Guentzel | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 04:53 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Fedor Svechkov, Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 06:52 | TBL | Corey Perry | Jake Guentzel, Emil Lilleberg | 5v5 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.97 | 4.16 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 18 |
| Blocks | 12 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:37 | 0.51 | 2.08 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:16 | 0.20 | 1.13 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.18 | 0.86 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.03 | 0.76 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:48 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:29 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:26 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.39 | -0.07 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:24 | 0.51 | -0.09 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:17 | 0.17 | -0.12 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.03 | -0.49 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:42 | 0.03 | -0.64 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:46 | 0.13 | -0.64 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.01 | -0.65 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.09 | -0.79 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:05 | 0.12 | -0.96 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:46 | 0.54 | 3.18 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.02 | 1.90 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:52 | 0.03 | 1.49 |
| Corey Perry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:59 | 0.68 | 1.45 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:51 | 0.02 | 1.27 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:20 | 0.82 | 1.13 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:06 | 0.51 | 0.56 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.04 | 0.44 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.01 | 0.41 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:59 | 0.32 | 0.17 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:19 | 0.05 | 0.14 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:36 | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.31 | -0.04 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:54 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.03 | -0.40 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:29 | 0.05 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 25 | 28 | 89.3% | 0.62 | L |
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.55 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Mar 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.16 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.97 — Tampa Bay Lightning edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Jake Guentzel led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Justus Annunen stopped 25 of 28, worth 0.62 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Mar 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake Guentzel led all skaters at 3.18, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 4.16 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.97, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 31 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 28. High-danger chances went 13 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Justus Annunen stopped 25 of 28 (0.62 goals saved above expected); Jonas Johansson stopped 29 of 31 (0.55 goals saved above expected).