Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators on Oct 25, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Nashville Predators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Nashville Predators score | 6 |
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 | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:48 | 0.41 | 3.09 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.49 | 2.77 |
| 3rd | Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 4 | 21:10 | 0.14 | 2.18 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:01 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Roman Josi, Steven Stamkos | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 10:48 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Mavrik Bourque | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 06:38 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 16:36 | NSH | Jack Drury | Ross Colton, Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 2nd 17:29 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Jonathan Marchessault, Filip Forsberg | 5v4 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 17:55 | COL | Artturi Lehkonen | Martin Necas, Nathan MacKinnon | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 02:43 | COL | Devon Toews | Sam Malinski, Martin Necas | 4v4 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 10:24 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Ryan O'Reilly, Roman Josi | 5v3 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 2.88 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 4/7 |
| Faceoff % | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| Hits | 15 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Devon Toews | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:06 | 0.08 | 0.44 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 19:07 | 0.09 | 0.41 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.19 | 0.23 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.04 | 0.23 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:32 | 0.60 | 0.11 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.35 | 0.08 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:46 | 0.04 | -0.06 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:40 | 0.12 | -0.09 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:16 | 0.11 | -0.17 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Taylor Makar | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:02 | 0.15 | -0.31 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:13 | 0.12 | -0.32 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.01 | -0.43 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.16 | -0.43 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:42 | 0.05 | -0.46 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 20:48 | 0.41 | 3.09 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.49 | 2.77 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21:10 | 0.14 | 2.18 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17:46 | 0.38 | 2.14 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.04 | 1.60 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.25 | 1.24 |
| Jack Drury | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:39 | 0.18 | 1.09 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.12 | 1.05 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:39 | 0.15 | 0.81 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:59 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.11 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:29 | 0.30 | 0.56 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.10 | 0.26 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:34 | 0.13 | -0.08 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:56 | 0.04 | -0.59 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 29 | 35 | 82.9% | -3.12 | L |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.27 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6–2 on Oct 25, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Nashville Predators generated 2.88 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 2.27 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.09 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 6–2 on Oct 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 6, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters at 3.09, on 2G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.88 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 2.27, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 21 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 35. High-danger chances went 12 to 26.