In a closely contested NHL game, the Nashville Predators defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night, marking their fourth consecutive victory. Despite the Sharks outshooting the Predators 8-7 in the early stages and facing a 1-0 deficit at the end of the first period, Nashville maintained the lead throughout. Filip Forsberg contributed significantly with his 27th goal of the season, while Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, including an ENG, to secure the win for the Predators. The Sharks struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, remaining winless in the Cali Fin era, especially as they faced a 9-0 shot disadvantage with 13:45 left in the second period and goalie Kahkonen making 16 saves.
Kiefer Sherwood scored twice, Filip Forsberg added his 27th of the season and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. https://t.co/1lIqQT7aA5
Preds win 4-2 after an ENG. Sharks remain winless in the Cali Fin era.
Forsberg (27th) goes blocker side to give Nashville a 2-0 lead in San Jose. #Preds
Sharks get their first two shots of the second period. Saros stops Barabanov on a 2 on 1, then stops Sturm's shot from the perimeter. Still 1-0 Preds, 8:39 left, 2nd period.
Sharks still waiting for their first shot on goal this period. Preds have 9-0 shot advantage with 13:45 left in the 2nd. Kahkonen with 16 saves
Sharks outshoot the Preds 8-7 but are losing 1-0 at the end of 1