Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche on Nov 05, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 3, Colorado Avalanche 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena |
| Nashville Predators score | 3 |
| Colorado Avalanche 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 | Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:31 | 0.30 | 1.79 |
| 2nd | Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.38 | 1.47 |
| 3rd | Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.19 | 1.27 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Colorado Avalanche) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:01 | NSH | Ross Colton | Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:11 | COL | Jaden Schwartz | Martin Necas, Brock Nelson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 14:34 | NSH | Vitali Pinchuk | Reid Schaefer | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 05:08 | COL | Parker Kelly | Logan O'Connor, Noah Juulsen | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:18 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Roman Josi, Ryan O'Reilly | 3v4 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Colorado Avalanche | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 32 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 2.90 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 39.8% | 60.2% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 21 | 20 |
| Blocks | 25 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 3 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:31 | 0.30 | 1.79 |
| Ross Colton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.38 | 1.47 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.00 | 1.18 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:01 | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28:22 | 0.07 | 0.88 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.50 | 0.87 |
| Vitali Pinchuk | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:26 | 0.38 | 0.80 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:44 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:16 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:15 | 0.58 | 0.02 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:26 | 0.17 | -0.09 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:31 | 0.03 | -0.13 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.27 | -0.18 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:29 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:07 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.19 | 1.27 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:47 | 0.08 | 0.98 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:39 | 0.00 | 0.82 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:40 | 0.26 | 0.52 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:01 | 0.31 | 0.48 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:37 | 0.04 | 0.46 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:37 | 0.55 | 0.43 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.02 | 0.17 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:40 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:00 | 0.10 | -0.11 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.12 | -0.18 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:33 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:54 | 0.11 | -0.25 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.64 | -0.44 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:31 | 0.18 | -0.54 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.90 | W |
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.33 | O |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Nov 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.9 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.33 — Nashville Predators edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan O'Reilly led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.79 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Justus Annunen stopped 30 of 32, worth 0.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Colorado Avalanche game?
The Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 3–2 on Nov 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 3, 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 1.79, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Colorado Avalanche generated 2.9 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.33, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 25 shots on goal and Colorado Avalanche put 32. High-danger chances went 25 to 25.