San Jose Sharks at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Nashville Predators on Mar 24, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 3, Nashville Predators 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
| Nashville Predators score | 6 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.29 | 2.63 |
| 2nd | Brady Skjei | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.06 | 2.39 |
| 3rd | Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 3 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.04 | 2.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:34 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Fedor Svechkov, Jonathan Marchessault | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:25 | SJS | Adam Gaudette | Shakir Mukhamadullin, Mario Ferraro | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 07:49 | NSH | Matthew Wood | Jonathan Marchessault | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 11:40 | NSH | Roman Josi | Filip Forsberg | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 1st 12:26 | NSH | Luke Evangelista | Ryan O'Reilly, Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 1st 16:36 | NSH | Brady Skjei | Ryan O'Reilly | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 12:38 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Filip Forsberg, Jonathan Marchessault | 5v4 | 1–6 |
| 2nd 17:26 | SJS | Will Smith | — | 3v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 01:40 | SJS | Will Smith | Igor Chernyshov, Vincent Desharnais | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.87 | 1.77 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 60.5% | 39.5% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 28 | 20 |
| Blocks | 10 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 20:31 | 0.51 | 1.90 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.01 | 0.93 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:47 | 0.05 | 0.88 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:14 | 0.08 | 0.85 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.28 | 0.54 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.27 | 0.49 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.26 | 0.45 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.01 | 0.37 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.02 | 0.22 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.27 | 0.14 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:58 | 0.34 | -0.08 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:09 | 0.09 | -0.23 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:05 | 0.21 | -0.36 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.01 | -0.56 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.02 | -0.63 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.12 | -0.64 |
| Pavol Regenda | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:44 | 0.02 | -0.71 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 15:08 | 0.29 | 2.63 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:52 | 0.06 | 2.39 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.04 | 2.36 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:31 | 0.02 | 1.78 |
| Roman Josi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:28 | 0.32 | 1.47 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.27 | 1.30 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.05 | 0.99 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.25 | 0.96 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:51 | 0.15 | 0.38 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:33 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:37 | 0.08 | -0.01 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.02 | -0.12 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.14 | -0.21 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:11 | 0.03 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 13 | 19 | 68.4% | -4.26 | L |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -0.35 | W |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 1.77 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 2.87 — San Jose Sharks owned the better of the chances but Nashville Predators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Filip Forsberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.63 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators game?
The Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Mar 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Nashville Predators 6, San Jose Sharks 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Forsberg led all skaters at 2.63, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 1.77 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 2.87, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 30 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 19. High-danger chances went 10 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 13 of 19 (-4.26 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 27 of 30 (-0.35 goals saved above expected).