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The Nashville Predators (33-28-9) and the San Jose Sharks (32-30-6) meet in Nashville, Tennessee on March 24, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators rank eighth while the Sharks are 11th in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Sharks: March 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 26th |
| Shots | 28 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 22.93% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.86% | 11th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.91% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.05% | 17th |
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Predators vs. Sharks Top Players
Predators
- One of Nashville's top offensive players this season is Ryan O'Reilly, who has recorded 64 points in 69 games.
- Having scored 32 goals and adding 30 assists, Filip Forsberg is excelling for Nashville through 70 games.
- Nashville's offensive effort is aided by Steven Stamkos' 62 points. He's contributed 22 assists.
- In the 52 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .895, 38th in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has racked up 96 points (1.4 per game) for San Jose, with 35 goals and 61 assists in 68 games (playing 21:23 per game).
- Will Smith is a leading scorer for San Jose with 45 total points this season. He has scored 19 goals and added 26 assists in 55 games.
- San Jose's Tyler Toffoli is among the leaders on the team with 44 total points (18 goals and 26 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov has an .886 save percentage (55th in the league), with 1,015 total saves, conceding 130 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has put together a 19-17-3 record this season.
Predators vs. Sharks Injury Report
Predators
None
Sharks
Tyler Toffoli: Out (Lower Body),
Vincent Desharnais: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Kraken | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-1 | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/24/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/26/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Oilers | L 5-3 | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Sabres | L 5-0 | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Predators | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/30/2026 | Blues | - | Home |