Nashville Predators at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators on Oct 10, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, Ottawa Senators 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
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 | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:06 | 0.86 | 1.51 |
| 2nd | Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.62 | 1.06 |
| 3rd | Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21:41 | 0.25 | 1.02 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:50 | NSH | Ross Colton | Vitali Pinchuk | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:10 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Steven Stamkos, Roman Josi | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 09:29 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Dylan Cozens, Thomas Chabot | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 18:37 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Shane Pinto, Tim Stützle | 6v5 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | — | 0v1 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | OTT | Tim Stützle | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
| P5 00:00 | OTT | Shane Pinto | — | 1v0 | 2–2 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 20 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.92 | 2.94 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 42.4% | 57.6% |
| Power play | 1/6 | 2/6 |
| Faceoff % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Hits | 34 | 20 |
| Blocks | 26 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 7 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8:22 | 0.16 | 0.88 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Vitali Pinchuk | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.18 | 0.67 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24:19 | 0.21 | 0.57 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:08 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:43 | 0.10 | 0.49 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:22 | 0.32 | 0.08 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:33 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.16 | -0.14 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.42 | -0.17 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:07 | 0.09 | -0.49 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:06 | 0.86 | 1.51 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:45 | 0.62 | 1.06 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:41 | 0.25 | 1.02 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28:43 | 0.31 | 0.83 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.10 | 0.78 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:16 | 0.36 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:30 | 0.02 | 0.44 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:47 | 0.07 | 0.22 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:52 | 0.01 | 0.19 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:17 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:06 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.04 | -0.11 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:44 | 0.07 | -0.34 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:30 | 0.14 | -0.34 |
| Hoyt Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:58 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | Nashville Predators | 18 | 20 | 90.0% | 1.47 | O |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 16 | 18 | 88.9% | 0.03 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Oct 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.94 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 1.92 — Ottawa Senators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Tim Stützle led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.51 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Matt Murray stopped 18 of 20, worth 1.47 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Oct 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Tim Stützle led all skaters at 1.51, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.94 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 1.92, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 18 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 20. High-danger chances went 20 to 28.