Nashville Predators at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 6, San Jose Sharks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| Nashville Predators score | 6 |
| San Jose Sharks score | 3 |
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 | Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.29 | 2.86 |
| 2nd | Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.72 | 2.66 |
| 3rd | Tyson Jost | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:40 | 1.02 | 2.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:38 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Jonathan Marchessault, Roman Josi | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 09:54 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Matthew Wood, Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 16:55 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 15:49 | SJS | Nick Leddy | William Eklund | 4v4 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 19:41 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Collin Graf, Nick Leddy | 4v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 01:06 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Dmitry Orlov | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:28 | NSH | Ryan O'Reilly | Luke Evangelista, Tyson Jost | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 17:26 | NSH | Erik Haula | Tyson Jost | 5v4 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 18:45 | NSH | Tyson Jost | Ryan O'Reilly, Adam Wilsby | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 34 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.94 | 2.35 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| Hits | 25 | 32 |
| Blocks | 17 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:32 | 0.29 | 2.86 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.72 | 2.66 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:40 | 1.02 | 2.62 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.16 | 1.85 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:54 | 0.41 | 1.32 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12:46 | 0.12 | 1.13 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 11:46 | 0.32 | 0.93 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.11 | 0.91 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27:07 | 0.08 | 0.88 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:26 | 0.05 | 0.80 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | 0.70 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:55 | 0.10 | 0.63 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:01 | 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:48 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:14 | 0.06 | 0.35 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:34 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Leddy | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:42 | 0.13 | 1.28 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.23 | 0.70 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.02 | 0.68 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:03 | 0.36 | 0.53 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:40 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:41 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:58 | 0.18 | 0.04 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:09 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.19 | -0.25 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.07 | -0.28 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:10 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:39 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:52 | 0.27 | -0.59 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:02 | 0.00 | -1.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | -0.74 | W |
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -2.19 | L |
Analysis
The Nashville Predators defeated the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Apr 04, 2026.
San Jose Sharks generated 2.35 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.94 — the run of play matched the result, with Nashville Predators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Adam Wilsby led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.86 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Juuse Saros stopped 24 of 27, worth -0.74 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs San Jose Sharks game?
The Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 6–3 on Apr 04, 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 — Adam Wilsby led all skaters at 2.86, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 2.35 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.94, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 34 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 27. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 24 of 27 (-0.74 goals saved above expected); Yaroslav Askarov stopped 28 of 33 (-2.19 goals saved above expected).