Nashville Predators at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 4 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 5 |
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 | Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 25:09 | 0.48 | 2.50 |
| 2nd | Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.78 | 1.89 |
| 3rd | William Nylander | R | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.53 | 1.86 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:13 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Matthew Wood, Roman Josi | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:08 | NSH | Nils Hoglander | Adam Wilsby, Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:03 | NSH | Nils Hoglander | Filip Forsberg, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 04:56 | TOR | John Tavares | Gavin McKenna, Anthony Stolarz | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 06:58 | TOR | William Nylander | Auston Matthews, Kirill Marchenko | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 13:30 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 14:31 | TOR | Gavin McKenna | Auston Matthews, Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 08:54 | TOR | Jack Roslovic | Auston Matthews, William Nylander | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 04:46 | TOR | Auston Matthews | William Nylander | 3v3 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 4.03 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 31 |
| Corsi % | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 35.9% | 64.2% |
| Hits | 22 | 20 |
| Blocks | 16 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:43 | 0.78 | 1.89 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:38 | 0.37 | 1.83 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:53 | 0.00 | 1.71 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:13 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.41 | 0.90 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:54 | 0.26 | 0.87 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:38 | 0.32 | 0.42 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:05 | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:48 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| William Trudeau | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:05 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.08 | -0.08 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:58 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:06 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.06 | -0.18 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.03 | -0.63 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 25:09 | 0.48 | 2.50 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 22:48 | 0.53 | 1.86 |
| Gavin McKenna | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:45 | 0.31 | 1.45 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:46 | 0.81 | 1.00 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:46 | 0.18 | 0.88 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:22 | 0.20 | 0.87 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:53 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:35 | 0.49 | 0.61 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:01 | 0.19 | 0.48 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:27 | 0.29 | 0.42 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:51 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:38 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.19 | 0.18 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:20 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.17 | -0.04 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.04 | -0.07 |
| Bo Groulx | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:31 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | -0.97 | O |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.94 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Oct 06, 2026, a one-goal game.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.03 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.06 — Toronto Maple Leafs edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Auston Matthews led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.5 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 21 of 25, worth -0.94 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Nashville Predators 5–4 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 5, Nashville Predators 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Auston Matthews led all skaters at 2.5, on 1G, 3A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 4.03 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.06, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 25 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 37. High-danger chances went 24 to 31.