Sharks edge Predators 3-2 in shootout after Stamkos forces extra time
Steven Stamkos tied it with one second left in regulation before San Jose won the shootout at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday.
NASHVILLE - The San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in a shootout Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena, according to the NHL's official game data. San Jose led 2-0 on a first-period goal by Mason Marchment and a third-period goal by Will Smith.
Ryan O'Reilly scored on a power play at 9:05 of the third period, assisted by Jonathan Marchessault and Roman Josi. Steven Stamkos tied the game with one second left in regulation, assisted by Filip Forsberg. Overtime was scoreless, and Macklin Celebrini scored the only goal of the shootout. Nashville outshot San Jose 34-32, and Juuse Saros stopped 30 of 32 shots in regulation and overtime.
The Predators lost 5-2 to Vegas at home on Tuesday. They finish the homestand Saturday against St. Louis at 7 p.m. Central, then travel to Boston on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Source: NHL gamecenter, Sharks at Predators, Oct. 15 (https://api-web.nhle.com/v1/gamecenter/2026020115/landing); NHL Predators club schedule (https://api-web.nhle.com/v1/club-schedule-season/NSH/20262027).