Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators @ San Jose Sharks 2/24/24

Oct 21, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Tommy Novak (82) takes a shot on goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY SportsThe Nashville Predators’ western road trip continues with another late game, this one against the floundering San Jose Sharks.

You name it and it’s gone wrong for the Sharks on the ice this season–well, except for their goaltending, which has been about average under the circumstances. Unfortunately for the goalies, those circumstances include a shockingly bad team defense that’s left them tied for most goals allowed in the league. Starter Mackenzie Blackwood has…