With a six-game losing streak in hand as they rolled into Music City, the San Jose Sharks’ frustration over the season spiraling out of control was palpable. The Nashville Predators have been fighting every game to nab a Wild Card spot to get into the playoffs, which meant they would be no easy opponent.
Even without the losing streak, playing through the end of the regular season firmly out of playoff contention is still frustrating, especially given that all of the pieces for a successful postseason run are all there. The Sharks have two competent goaltenders in Kaapo Kahkonen, who was in net for this game, and James Reimer.