Wed Jan 22 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Predators Aim for Four-Game Win Streak Against Sharks

**Nashville, TN** – The Nashville Predators look to extend their winning streak to four games tonight as they host the San Jose Sharks at Bridgestone Arena for the first of three meetings this season. Puck drop is at 7 p.m. CT.

Following a recent three-game winning streak, including a 6-2 victory over Minnesota on Saturday fueled by Filip Forsberg’s four-point performance (earning him NHL Second Star of the Week honors), the Predators are optimistic. However, forward Mark Jankowski is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, while winger Cole Smith is a game-time decision.

Forsberg continues to lead the Predators in scoring with 42 points (15 goals, 27 assists), closely followed by Jonathan Marchessault (34 points) and Roman Josi (32 points). Juuse Saros (11-18-6) is expected to start in net.

The Sharks, on the other hand, enter the game on a losing streak, having lost six of their last seven. Mikael Granlund leads San Jose’s offense with 38 points. Yaroslav Askarov or Alexandar Georgiev will likely guard the Sharks’ net.

Despite the Sharks’ struggles, the Predators have a dominant historical record against them, boasting a 13-game point streak (12-0-1) against San Jose dating back to 2019. At Bridgestone Arena, Nashville holds a remarkable 16-1-1 record in their last 17 games against the Sharks.

Several key individual matchups add intrigue to the game. Jonathan Marchessault boasts impressive career stats against San Jose, as do Steven Stamkos and Roman Josi. The game also features a reunion of sorts, with former Predators Mikael Granlund and Luke Kunin now playing for San Jose. Adding a familial twist, Sharks prospect Thomas Bordeleau is the son of Predators Skills Coach Sebastien Bordeleau.

Fans can catch all the action on FanDuel Sports Network South, with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. CT. Radio broadcasts will be available on 102.5 The Game and in Spanish on El Jefe. The Predators are aiming for a decisive victory to continue their momentum.

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