NHL

San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators

· National Hockey League
San Jose Sharks
38-34-8
Final
3 - 2
Nashville Predators
38-33-10

Celebrini scores 2 goals in the 3rd period to lift the Sharks past the Predators 3-2

San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators: Game Highlights

With the Predators loss, the idle Anaheim Ducks clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2018.

Later Monday, the Sharks and Predators were both eliminated from the playoffs after the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken. San Jose missed the playoffs for the seventh straight season.

Celebrini’s 30th multi-point game of the season moved him into a tie with Owen Nolan (1999-00) and Patrick Marleau (2009-10) for second-most by a Shark in a single season — only trailing Jonathan Cheechoo’s 56 in 2005-06.

Igor Chernyshov netted his third goal in the past two games on a power play to open the scoring for the Sharks.

It was the longest skid for the Sharks against one opponent and had been Nashville’s longest winning streak against one opponent.

Luke Evangelista scored both goals for the Predators to reach 12 on the season.

Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 shots in the win for the Sharks. Justus Annunen had 20 saves for the Predators.

Up next Sharks: Visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

Predators: Host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.

Regular Season Series

NSH wins series 2-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 2nd Period 9:53 Igor Chernyshov Goal (8) Wrist Shot, assists: William Eklund (36), Michael Misa (12)
Goal 3rd Period 3:04 Macklin Celebrini Goal (43) Snap Shot, assists: Igor Chernyshov (10), Will Smith (34)
Goal 3rd Period 15:39 Luke Evangelista Goal (11) Wrist Shot, assists: Nick Perbix (10), Ryan Ufko (6)
Goal 3rd Period 18:15 Macklin Celebrini Goal (44) Wrist Shot, assists: Collin Graf (25), Alexander Wennberg (37)
Goal 3rd Period 18:50 Luke Evangelista Goal (12) Deflected, assists: Ryan Ufko (7), Roman Josi (42)

Statistics

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14 Blocked Shots 11
28 Hits 18
3 Takeaways 6
23 Shots 28
1 Power Play Goals 0
1 Power Play Opportunities 1
100.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
26 Faceoffs Won 26
50.0 Faceoff Win Percent 50.0
18 Giveaways 11
1 Total Penalties 1
2 Penalty Minutes 2
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Nicolas Hague, D Day-To-Day Apr 14
San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Ryan Reaves, RW Out Apr 10
Logan Couture, C Injured Reserve Sep 30

Game Information

Bridgestone Arena

Location: Nashville, TN
Attendance: 17,388 | Capacity:

2025-26 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 38 26 93 17
Edmonton 40 30 91 11
Anaheim 42 33 90 6
Los Angeles 35 26 90 20
San Jose 38 34 84 8
Seattle 34 35 79 11
Calgary 33 39 75 9
Vancouver 25 48 58 8

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 54 16 119 11
Dallas 49 20 110 12
Minnesota 46 24 104 12
Utah 43 32 92 6
Nashville 38 33 86 10
St. Louis 36 33 84 12
Winnipeg 35 34 82 12
Chicago 28 39 70 14
Full Standings