nhl Game Recap
Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks Wrap - Nashville Wins 6-5
Filip Forsberg was the difference, potting a pair for Nashville on Thursday as the Predators skated off with a 6-5 victory over the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.
Bettors who backed the Predators were rewarded as -203 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Nashville got goals from Filip Forsberg(2), Tommy Novak, Steven Stamkos, Fedor Svechkov, and Gustav Nyquist in the victory. Nyquist opened the scoring at 3:58 of the first period.
Justus Annunen stopped 30 of 35 San Jose shots in the victory.
San Jose got goals from Mario Ferraro, Macklin Celebrini, Fabian Zetterlund, Walker Duehr, and Henry Thrun in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
San Jose got a 32-stop effort from Yaroslav Askarov in the loss.
Nashville scored 3 times on 5 chances on the power play, while San Jose went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
San Jose lost the shots on goal battle to Nashville by a margin of 38-35.
Nashville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ducks. The Sharks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Florida.