Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Recently, these opponents put on a thriller in Nashville, where the Predators staged a comeback from 1:5 to win 7:5. Now the teams move to San Jose, where we might expect another high-scoring encounter.
San Jose Sharks
This defeat marked the fourth consecutive loss for the Sharks. During this stretch, they have conceded an average of 5.25 goals per game. It's evident that first-choice goaltender Alexandar Georgiev is unable to shore up a porous defence, with only 88.35% of shots on target saved on average. However, the Sharks' offence has gained some momentum. Top draft pick Macklin Celebrini had another stellar performance (1+1). The Sharks' attack is significantly stronger than their neighbours in the standings, averaging 2.6 goals scored.
Nashville Predators
The Predators continue to delight their fans with four straight wins and an average of 5.25 goals per game. Filip Forsberg is in fine form, amassing 15 points (7+8) over the last eight matches. Jonathan Marchessault has extended his scoring streak to nine games, contributing 12 points (2+10) in this period. However, defensive issues persist, rightfully placing them 20th in the league for reliability, conceding an average of 3.13 goals per game. First-choice goaltender Juuse Saros is saving just 90.1% of shots on target, and in the last game, he managed only 50% in one period, allowing five goals.
San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Only two days have passed since the last game between these teams. With no changes made to their line-ups, it's doubtful they will suddenly improve their performance indicators. Therefore, another high-scoring match is expected.
