San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators — Thursday, October 15, 2026 Game Analysis
San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Final/SO.
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- PPRyan O'Reilly (3)
- Steven Stamkos (4)
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Official game highlights
Game statistics
| Statistic | San Jose Sharks | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 32 | 34 |
| Power-play goals | 0 | 1 |
| Power-play opportunities | 3 | 4 |
| Power-play conversion (%) | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Faceoffs won (%) | 47.0 | 53.0 |
| Hits | 13 | 20 |
| Blocked shots | 22 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Penalty minutes | 13 | 11 |
Source: ESPN game statistics.
San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Game Analysis
San Jose Sharks defeated Nashville Predators, 3–2 in a shootout. Nashville Predators led shots on goal 34–32. San Jose Sharks won despite being outshot. San Jose Sharks went 0-for-3; Nashville Predators went 1-for-4. Nashville Predators won 53% of the faceoffs.
Based on the recorded result and reported team totals. These comparisons describe this game, not season averages.
Sharks 3, Predators 2 in shootout on October 15, 2026
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.
Scoring and goaltending
San Jose Sharks won 3–2 at Bridgestone Arena.
Who scored
- Mason Marchment Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Tyler Toffoli (3), Alexander Wennberg (2)
- Will Smith Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Michael Kesselring (1), Igor Chernyshov (2)
- Ryan O'Reilly Goal (3) Backhand, assists: Jonathan Marchessault (1), Roman Josi (6)
- Steven Stamkos Goal (4) Wrist Shot, assists: Filip Forsberg (6)
- Macklin Celebrini Goal Wrist Shot
Goalies
- Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 32 of 34 for San Jose Sharks.
- Juuse Saros stopped 30 of 32 for Nashville Predators.
Macklin Celebrini Goal Wrist Shot That made the score 1–0 in the SO, and San Jose Sharks stayed ahead.