Nashville Predators strike early, then hold the line against the San Jose Sharks

The Nashville Predators moved to 34-28 with 6 points and the San Jose Sharks went to 32-31 with 3 points after a 6-3 game at Bridgestone Arena that started at 8:00 PM EDT.

First period

The Predators scored 5 times in the first period while the Sharks scored 1 time in the first period.

The Preds produced 6 goals on 19 shots for a 32 percent shooting rate.

Filip Forsberg finished with 3 points on 1 goal and 2 assists.

Brady Skjei recorded 2 points on 1 goal and 1 assist.

Jonathan Marchessault delivered 3 assists.

Second period

The Predators added 1 goal in the second period while the Sharks added 1 goal in the second period.

The Preds went 1-for-2 on the power play with 3 power-play shots.

The Sharks went 1-for-4 on the power play with 6 power-play shots.

The Sharks posted a 54 percent faceoff win rate on 65 draws.

Third period

The Predators were held scoreless in the third period while the Sharks scored 1 goal in the third period.

Juuse Saros earned the win with 27 saves on 30 shots against.

The Preds were credited with 20 hits while the Sharks finished with 28 hits.

The Sharks blocked 10 shots while the Predators blocked 16 shots.

Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks turning point came in the first period, when the Preds built a 5-1 edge that shaped the remaining periods.

Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks final score was 6-3, and Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks result analysis starts with Nashville scoring 5 goals at even strength while San Jose scored 2 at even strength.

Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks final thoughts include the Sharks generating 30 shots and the Predators countering with 6 goals and a win in goal from Saros.

The Predators are scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on 3/26/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with broadcasts listed on ESPN+, MSGSN2, and FDSSO.

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