Tarasenko and Marco Kasper chased after William Eklund, but just before entering ... who angled the puck on net from near the goal line. Alexandar Georgiev made the save, but the rebound popped ...

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part.

William Eklund had a goal and an assist for ... Vegas goalie Ilya Samsonov made 20 saves. Sharks netminder Alexandar Georgiev turned back 38 shots.

The San Jose Sharks face another tough season with missed opportunities, trade uncertainty, and young talents showing promise for the

Nashville owns a 14-game point streak (13-0-1) against San Jose that dates back to March 16, 2019, in which the team has allowed more than two goals against only once. The last time the Predators were defeated at home by the Sharks was on Oct. 21, 2018, by a score of 5-4 and the last time they lost on the road was Nov. 9, 2019, in a 2-1 shootout.

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play a part.

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 10:30 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the San Jose Sharks features a slew of betting options.

San Jose Sharks (14-32-6, 34 points, 8th place Pacific Division) When: 10:30 p.m. ET How to Watch: Broadcasting on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and NBC Sports California in the local markets, streaming nationally on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Pittsburgh has one more road game on the trip after tonight,

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Will Smith has been one of the San Jose Sharks’ better offensive players since his Jan. 11 benching. He has a goal and four assists in six games, fourth on the Sharks behind Mikael Granlund, Macklin Celebrini,