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Predators 2, Sharks 3 (/SO)
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Predators 2, Sharks 3 (/SO)
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Bridgestone Arena
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WhenThu, Oct 15 · 8:00 PM ET
WhereBridgestone Arena
OpponentSan Jose Sharks
San Jose SharksContextNHL
Game Summary
On October 15, 2026, the San Jose Sharks defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 in a shootout at Bridgestone Arena. Macklin Celebrini scored the only shootout goal to end San Jose's 2-game losing streak.
Nashville forced overtime when Steven Stamkos tied the score with 0.8 seconds remaining in regulation. The Predators had removed Juuse Saros for an extra skater before Stamkos finished during a scramble near the net.
Mason Marchment opened the scoring for San Jose in the first period following a pass from Tyler Toffoli. Will Smith doubled the Sharks' lead at 4:28 of the third period.
Ryan O'Reilly answered on the power play at 9:05, converting a rebound to bring Nashville within a goal. Stamkos then completed the comeback in the final second.
Neither team scored in overtime before Celebrini settled the shootout. Saros made 30 saves for Nashville. The Predators lost their third consecutive game, while the Sharks recovered after surrendering their 2-goal lead.
The game in 60 seconds
Predators 2, Sharks 3 (/SO) Next up: vs. St. Louis Blues on October 17.
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Steven Stamkos · 1
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| NSH | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Team stats
| SJ | NSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Power Play Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Faceoffs Won | 31 | 35 |
| Penalty Minutes | 13 | 11 |
Leaders
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 1
- NSH · AssistsFilip Forsberg · 1
- NSH · PointsSteven Stamkos · 1
- SJ · GoalsMason Marchment · 1
- SJ · AssistsTyler Toffoli · 1
- SJ · PointsMason Marchment · 1
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