Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Nashville Predators on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 5, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 5 |
| 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 | Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.01 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Brett Howden | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.23 | 1.86 |
| 3rd | Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.25 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:55 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:46 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Raphael Lavoie, Brett Howden | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 12:48 | VGK | Jack Eichel | Brayden McNabb | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:45 | NSH | Adam Edstrom | Nicolas Hague, Ryan O'Reilly | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:44 | VGK | William Karlsson | Mitch Marner, Rasmus Andersson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:49 | VGK | Trevor Connelly | Noah Hanifin, Dylan Coghlan | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 06:24 | VGK | Brett Howden | Rasmus Andersson, Mark Stone | 5v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.23 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 29 |
| Corsi % | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 13 | 25 |
| Blocks | 18 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 5 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:24 | 0.01 | 2.19 |
| Brett Howden | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:29 | 0.23 | 1.86 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.25 | 1.36 |
| Raphael Lavoie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.10 | 1.35 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.03 | 1.15 |
| Trevor Connelly | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.16 | 1.15 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:08 | 0.11 | 1.08 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.06 | 1.05 |
| William Karlsson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.15 | 0.88 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.15 | 0.84 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:54 | 0.36 | 0.79 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:38 | 0.11 | 0.77 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:14 | 0.41 | 0.36 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:51 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:20 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.05 | -0.12 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.26 | 1.01 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:04 | 0.01 | 0.72 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.19 | 0.55 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 23:06 | 0.43 | 0.24 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:04 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:24 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.29 | -0.09 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.15 | -0.11 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.11 | -0.17 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.10 | -0.27 |
| Vitali Pinchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:27 | 0.28 | -0.39 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:03 | 0.13 | -0.44 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:21 | 0.00 | -0.51 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:09 | 0.13 | -0.68 |
| Jack Ahcan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:02 | 0.00 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 0.28 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.77 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Nashville Predators 5–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 2.27 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.23 — Nashville Predators owned the better of the chances but Vegas Golden Knights 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.
Rasmus Andersson led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Nashville Predators 5–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 5, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rasmus Andersson led all skaters at 2.19, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.27 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.23, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 25 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 29.