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Filip Forsberg’s goal, assist lead Nashville Predators 3-2 over San Jose Sharks

· March 12, 2025 · 0 Comment

The Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 at SAP Center on Tuesday to win their fourth straight game.

After a scoreless first period, Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored power play goals to build a 2-0 lead in the second. But early in the third period, the Sharks scored two goals in 14 seconds – one by Patrick Giles, one by Colin Graf – to tie the game 2-2.

Then, at the 6:32 mark of the third, Kieffer Bellows scored his first goal for Nashville to give the Predators a 3-2 lead.

The Predators held off the Sharks in the final 14 minutes, preserving Juuse Saros’ 16th win of the season. Saros made 24 saves in the win.

Nashville’s special teams dominated San Jose, going 2-for-5 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill.

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Tyler Toffoli led the Sharks with five shots. Alexandar Georgiev made 16 saves in the loss.

Next up, Nashville (25-32-7, 57 points) heads to Anaheim on Friday, while San Jose (17-40-9, 43 points) hosts the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Sharks tie it up, but Kieffer Bellows scores first goal for Nashville to restore lead

Early in the third period, Sharks’ forwards Patrick Giles and Colin Graf scored within 14 seconds of each other to tie the game 2-2.

But Nashville answered when Kieffer Bellows scored to make it 3-2 a few minutes later. Forsberg provided some pressure on goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, causing a turnover and allowing Bellows the chance to score.

It was Bellows’ first goal since March 25, 2023 when he was with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Steven Stamkos continues hot streak, Predators lead 2-0 over Sharks

The Predators had to weather a sustained attack by the Sharks following Forsberg’s goal, but then they earned another power play when Barclay Goodrow tripped Ryan O’Reilly.

A few moments later, Steven Stamkos scored to make it 2-0, putting home a loose rebound for the goal.

It was Stamkos’ fifth goal and ninth point in his last four games.

Filip Forsberg scores 25th goal; Predators lead Sharks 1-0 in 2nd

After a slow season, Filip Forsberg is closing in on another 30-goal season.

His latest, goal No. 25, came in the second period against the Sharks. On the power play, Forsberg collected the puck on the right circle, then peeled toward the net and whipped a wrist shot by Georgiev.

The Predators now lead 1-0 over the Sharks, with shots even at 12-12.

Multiple fights in the first period: Andreas Englund vs Barclay Goodrow, Cole Smith vs Vincent Desharnais

With not much riding on the outcome of the game, why not a couple fights between the Predators and Sharks?

Andreas Englund and Barclay Goodrow dropped the gloves at the 8:30 mark of the first period. Both players got some solid knocks in, but give the win to Englund, who had a size advantage in the bout.

Later in the period, Cole Smith battled with Vincent Desharnais briefly. On the play, Desharnais was called for roughing after a hit high on Smith.

Predators vs. Sharks game on today? Time, TV schedule

The Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks game will be televised by FanDuel Sports Network South with streaming available via FUBO and ESPN+ (outside of the Nashville TV market).

Predators vs. Sharks betting odds

Odds according to BetMGM on Tuesday, March 11

  • PUCK LINE:  Predators -1.5 at +145, Sharks +1.5 at -175
  • O/U:  6.5 goals
  • MONEY LINE: Predators -170, Sharks +140

Nashville Predators 2024-25 schedule

All times Central; Games on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted

Record: 24-32-7, 55 points

October

November

December

January

February

  • Feb. 1: at Pittsburgh Penguins, L 3-0
  • Feb. 3: Ottawa Senators, L 5-2
  • Feb. 7: at Chicago Blackhawks, L 6-2
  • Feb. 8: Buffalo Sabres, W 6-4
  • Feb. 22: Colorado Avalanche, W 2-1
  • Feb. 23: New Jersey Devils, L 5-0
  • Feb. 25: Florida Panthers, L 4-1
  • Feb. 27: Winnipeg Jets, W 2-1

March

  • March 1: at New York Islanders, L 7-4
  • March 2: at New York Rangers, L 4-0
  • March 4: at Boston Bruins, W 6-3
  • March 6: Seattle Kraken, W 5-3
  • March 8: Chicago Blackhawks, W 3-2 OT
  • March 11: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
  • March 14: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
  • March 15: at Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
  • March 18: St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. on ESPN
  • March 20: Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m.
  • March 22: Toronto Maple Leafs, 6 p.m.
  • March 23: at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.
  • March 25: at Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
  • March 27: St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
  • March 29: Vegas Golden Knights, 5:30 p.m.
  • March 31: at Philadelphia Flyers, 6 p.m.

April

  • April 1: at Columbus Blue Jackets. 6 p.m.
  • April 3: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
  • April 6: Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
  • April 8: New York Islanders, 7 p.m.
  • April 10: at Utah Hockey Club, 8 p.m.
  • April 12: at Vegas Golden Knights, 9 p.m.
  • April 14: Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m.
  • April 16: Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.

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