SAN JOSE -– Considering the Predators again look like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, it was fortunate timing that the Sharks were able ice what was their healthiest lineup in nearly two weeks on Wednesday night at SAP Center.
Although the effort was an honest one, it wasn’t quite enough against a deep and rugged Nashville squad. Calle Jarnkrok’s goal near the midway point of the third period was the difference in a 2-1 Predators win.
Nashville improved to 7-1-1 to take over first place in the Western Conference, including a 4-0-1 mark in their last five.