Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 1, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Dallas Stars 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 | Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 5 | 24:35 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
| 2nd | Nils Hoglander | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.23 | 1.07 |
| 3rd | Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5:49 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:47 | DAL | Miro Heiskanen | Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:46 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:49 | NSH | Nils Hoglander | Jack Ahcan, Alexander Kerfoot | 5v4 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 2.35 |
| High-danger shots | 21 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 55.6% | 44.4% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 29 | 21 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 7 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24:35 | 0.20 | 1.25 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.35 | 0.67 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:50 | 0.47 | 0.42 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:28 | 0.03 | 0.28 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.02 | 0.27 |
| Arttu Hyry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.10 | 0.17 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:12 | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:38 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:29 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:57 | 0.10 | 0.03 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:12 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.01 | -0.12 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:34 | 0.43 | -0.14 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.04 | -0.19 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.06 | -0.20 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:01 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nils Hoglander | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:37 | 0.23 | 1.07 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:49 | 0.01 | 0.94 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:23 | 0.01 | 0.78 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:59 | 0.43 | 0.73 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:02 | 0.59 | 0.63 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.09 | 0.55 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:38 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:38 | 0.04 | 0.48 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| William Trudeau | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:15 | 0.03 | 0.38 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:39 | 0.06 | 0.29 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:19 | 0.13 | 0.22 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.46 | 0.15 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:40 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:05 | 0.05 | -0.09 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.13 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.35 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 1.36 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Oct 03, 2026, a one-goal game.
Nashville Predators generated 2.35 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 2.36 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Miro Heiskanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.25 on 1 goal, 5 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 29 of 30, worth 1.36 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Dallas Stars 2–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 2, Dallas Stars 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Miro Heiskanen led all skaters at 1.25, on 1G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.35 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 2.36, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 30 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 26. High-danger chances went 21 to 20.