Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
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 | Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.28 | 1.95 |
| 2nd | Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.03 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10:27 | 0.28 | 1.17 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:01 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Luke Evangelista, Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:34 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Steven Stamkos, Nick Perbix | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 06:54 | MIN | Michael McCarron | Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.07 | 1.78 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 18 |
| Blocks | 14 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.03 | 1.79 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.04 | 1.11 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:07 | 0.33 | 1.04 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.03 | 0.69 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.10 | 0.47 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.16 | 0.34 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:35 | 0.26 | 0.15 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:46 | 0.48 | 0.02 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.41 | 0.01 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:30 | 0.35 | -0.23 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:10 | 0.06 | -0.27 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.35 | -0.28 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:45 | 0.08 | -0.36 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29:58 | 0.01 | -0.42 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.28 | 1.95 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:27 | 0.28 | 1.17 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:08 | 0.06 | 0.76 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.17 | 0.71 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:13 | 0.25 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:10 | 0.23 | -0.03 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:49 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.05 | -0.14 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:09 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.02 | -0.16 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:19 | 0.33 | -0.18 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:48 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:10 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:47 | 0.05 | -0.25 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:33 | 0.03 | -0.28 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:22 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.19 | L |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 21 | 22 | 95.5% | 1.86 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Apr 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 1.78 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.07 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Steven Stamkos led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.95 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Justus Annunen stopped 21 of 22, worth 1.86 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Minnesota Wild 2–1 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 2, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Steven Stamkos led all skaters at 1.95, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 1.78 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.07, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 22 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 22. High-danger chances went 13 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 20 of 22 (-0.19 goals saved above expected); Justus Annunen stopped 21 of 22 (1.86 goals saved above expected).