Programming note
Sharks-Predators coverage gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on NBCSN
Where they stand
Sharks: 5-3-0, 10 points, 4th Pacific Division
Predators: 6-1-1, 13 points, 2nd Central Division
The latest
Sharks: The Sharks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 win at home over the Hurricanes on Saturday, led by Joel Ward’s hat trick. They conclude a three-game homestand tonight, and visit Dallas and Denver back-to-back this weekend.
Predators: The Predators dropped their first home game of the season on Saturday, 2-1 to the Penguins in overtime.