Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Nashville Predators on Apr 16, 2026. Final score: Anaheim Ducks 5, Nashville Predators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Anaheim Ducks score | 5 |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.19 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.36 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 0 | 6 | 17:01 | 0.53 | 1.45 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Anaheim Ducks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:36 | ANA | Cutter Gauthier | Ryan Poehling, John Carlson | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:09 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Cole O'Hara | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:55 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Ryan Ufko, Steven Stamkos | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:39 | ANA | Jackson LaCombe | Jacob Trouba, Mason McTavish | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 04:33 | ANA | Alex Killorn | John Carlson, Mikael Granlund | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 14:37 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Luke Evangelista, Ryan Ufko | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 2nd 15:23 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Evangelista | 5v4 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 04:17 | ANA | Tristan Luneau | Mikael Granlund, Jeffrey Viel | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 17:06 | ANA | Troy Terry | Mikael Granlund, Leo Carlsson | 4v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Anaheim Ducks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 40 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.80 | 1.78 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 65.3% | 34.7% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 16 | 10 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Anaheim Ducks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikael Granlund | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.36 | 1.92 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.01 | 1.13 |
| Tristan Luneau | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.27 | 0.85 |
| Alex Killorn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:39 | 0.39 | 0.80 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Troy Terry | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:15 | 0.59 | 0.75 |
| Ryan Poehling | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.15 | 0.74 |
| Jackson LaCombe | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 26:27 | 0.25 | 0.70 |
| Leo Carlsson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 18:32 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Cutter Gauthier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:19 | 0.49 | 0.65 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.07 | 0.54 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:58 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Tyson Hinds | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:41 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Tim Washe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:30 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.39 | 0.10 |
| Ian Moore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:34 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Pavel Mintyukov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Beckett Sennecke | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.19 | 2.24 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17:01 | 0.53 | 1.45 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.29 | 1.33 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:35 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:54 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Cole O'Hara | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:23 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:43 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Kevin Gravel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:35 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:31 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:19 | 0.17 | -0.10 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ville Husso | Anaheim Ducks | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -2.57 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 35 | 40 | 87.5% | -2.10 | L |
Analysis
The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Apr 16, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 1.78 expected goals to Anaheim Ducks's 4.8 — Anaheim Ducks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Steven Stamkos led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 35 of 40, worth -2.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Anaheim Ducks vs Nashville Predators game?
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Apr 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 5, Nashville Predators 4.
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 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 1.78 expected goals and Anaheim Ducks generated 4.8, so Anaheim Ducks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Anaheim Ducks put 40 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 21. High-danger chances went 15 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ville Husso stopped 17 of 21 (-2.57 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 35 of 40 (-2.1 goals saved above expected).