the San Jose Sharks moved to 32-31 with 6 overtime losses for 70 points, and the Nashville Predators moved to 34-28 with 9 overtime losses for 77 points after a 6-3 result at Bridgestone Arena.
First period
the Sharks scored 1 time in the first period while the Predators scored 5 times in the first period.
the Sharks generated 30 shots in the game and got 1 power-play goal on 4 opportunities, while the Predators finished with 19 shots and scored 1 power-play goal on 2 opportunities.
Alex Nedeljkovic logged 13 saves on 19 shots against, and the Predators goaltender recorded 27 saves on 30 shots against.
Second period
the Sharks added 1 goal in the second period as their even-strength offense finished with 2 goals on 23 even-strength shots.
the Predators scored 1 goal in the second period as their even-strength group produced 5 goals on 15 even-strength shots.
the Sharks won 35 faceoffs for a 54 percent faceoff win rate, and the Predators won 30 faceoffs for a 46 percent faceoff win rate.
Third period
the Sharks scored 1 goal in the third period, and Will Smith finished with 2 goals on 6 shots in the game.
Adam Gaudette scored 1 goal on 2 shots, and
Shakir Mukhamadullin posted 1 assist with 2 shots and 1 takeaway.
the Predators were led in the official stars by
Filip Forsberg,
Brady Skjei, and
Jonathan Marchessault, and the Predators were plus-15 for the game compared with the Sharks at minus-15.
Post game
the Sharks delivered 28 hits and 10 blocked shots, and the Predators posted 20 hits and 16 blocked shots in a game that also featured 16 giveaways by each team.
San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators key moments centered on a first-period burst by the Predators and a Sharks power play that went 1-for-4, and the San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators final score reflected that swing.
the post game analysis also pointed to the Sharks collecting 4 takeaways while taking 2 minor penalties for 4 penalty minutes, and the San Jose Sharks match rating starts with a 54 percent faceoff win rate and 30 shots that still met 27 saves.
the Sharks are scheduled to play the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis on 3/26/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with viewing on ESPN+, NBCS-CA, and FDSMW.
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