Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks on Apr 07, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 5, Anaheim Ducks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Honda Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 5 |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 0 |
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 | Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.10 | 2.36 |
| 2nd | Erik Haula | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.13 | 2.22 |
| 3rd | Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.02 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Anaheim Ducks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 07:07 | NSH | Erik Haula | Joakim Kemell, Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 11:26 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Roman Josi, Ryan O'Reilly | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 19:00 | NSH | Brady Skjei | Nick Perbix, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v4 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 09:51 | NSH | Zachary L'Heureux | Joakim Kemell, Erik Haula | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 3rd 15:07 | NSH | Fedor Svechkov | Tyson Jost, Ryan Ufko | 5v5 | 5–0 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 4.95 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 35.9% | 64.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 11 | 19 |
| Blocks | 16 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12:24 | 0.10 | 2.36 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:24 | 0.13 | 2.22 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:12 | 0.02 | 1.36 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.22 | 1.35 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.01 | 0.86 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:55 | 0.36 | 0.82 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.24 | 0.81 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:19 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.07 | 0.73 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.06 | 0.50 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:21 | 0.28 | 0.48 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:03 | 0.18 | 0.08 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:44 | 0.24 | -0.22 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:33 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.04 | -0.38 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:09 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Helleson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:46 | 0.14 | 0.88 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:15 | 0.07 | 0.61 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:56 | 0.29 | 0.50 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:39 | 0.24 | 0.36 |
| Olen Zellweger | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:58 | 0.13 | 0.32 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:26 | 0.16 | 0.21 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:49 | 0.41 | 0.10 |
| Troy Terry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 20:44 | 0.93 | 0.08 |
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:35 | 0.20 | -0.02 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.36 | -0.03 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.50 | -0.06 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.10 | -0.06 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:09 | 0.03 | -0.09 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.25 | -0.17 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 20:14 | 0.65 | -0.28 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.05 | -0.95 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:04 | 0.02 | -1.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 43 | 43 | 100.0% | 4.60 | W |
| Lukas Dostal | Anaheim Ducks | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.30 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5–0 on Apr 07, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.95 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 2.91 — Anaheim Ducks owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Joakim Kemell led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.36 on 2 assists.
Justus Annunen stopped 43 of 43, worth 4.6 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–0 on Apr 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 5, Anaheim Ducks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Joakim Kemell led all skaters at 2.36, on 0G, 2A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Anaheim Ducks generated 4.95 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 2.91, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 25 shots on goal and Anaheim Ducks put 43. High-danger chances went 11 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Justus Annunen stopped 43 of 43 (4.6 goals saved above expected); Lukas Dostal stopped 20 of 25 (-2.3 goals saved above expected).