Minnesota Wild at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Nashville Predators on Oct 01, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Nashville Predators 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 01, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 1 |
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 | Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13:24 | 0.20 | 1.35 |
| 2nd | Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| 3rd | Nick Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.18 | 1.12 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:35 | MIN | Nick Foligno | Michael McCarron, Olli Määttä | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:48 | MIN | Blake Coleman | Bobby Brink, Danila Yurov | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:23 | NSH | Roman Josi | Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 04:42 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes, Jared Spurgeon | 5v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.06 | 1.83 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 56.9% | 43.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 20 | 26 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13:24 | 0.20 | 1.35 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:34 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.18 | 1.12 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.01 | 1.11 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.50 | 1.05 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.00 | 1.04 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.10 | 0.93 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.76 | 0.92 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:53 | 0.75 | 0.90 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27:30 | 0.25 | 0.66 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.23 | 0.51 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:20 | 0.44 | 0.42 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.11 | 0.33 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:28 | 0.43 | 0.14 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.09 | -0.16 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.26 | 0.58 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.06 | 0.37 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:53 | 0.11 | 0.28 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.29 | 0.21 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:53 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:20 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.22 | 0.09 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.09 | -0.00 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:15 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:31 | 0.18 | -0.01 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:50 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.07 | -0.26 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:27 | 0.03 | -0.27 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:32 | 0.05 | -0.38 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.15 | -0.44 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.29 | -0.65 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:23 | 0.01 | -0.80 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | -0.95 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 0.83 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.95 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Nashville Predators 3–1 on Oct 01, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 1.83 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 4.06 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Michael McCarron led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.35 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 30, worth 0.95 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Nashville Predators game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 3–1 on Oct 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Nashville Predators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Michael McCarron led all skaters at 1.35, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 1.83 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 4.06, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 30 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 20. High-danger chances went 22 to 14.