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The NHL slate on Thursday includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators (17-22-7) and the San Jose Sharks (14-30-6), starting at 10:30 PM ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+. The Predators rank 14th in the Western Conference with 41 points and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference with 34 points.
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Predators vs. Sharks: Jan. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 21.21% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.61% | 6th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 31st |
| Shots | 26.6 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 18.06% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.7% | 20th |
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Predators vs. Sharks Top Players
Predators
- One of Nashville's top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 45 points in 46 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 23 assists for Nashville to compile 38 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 125 shots (for nine goals) and 25 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 34 points this season.
- In 36 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-18-6) has given up 97 goals.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund has scored 14 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 26 assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the San Jose offense with 40 total points (0.8 per game). He takes 2.3 shots per game, shooting 12%.
- William Eklund is a key piece of the offense for San Jose with 36 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 26 assists in 45 games.
- Macklin Celebrini is a key player on offense for San Jose with 14 goals and 20 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .879 save percentage (62nd in the league), with 681 total saves, giving up 94 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-16-0 record this season.
Predators vs. Sharks Injury Report
Predators
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed),
Jeremy Lauzon: Out (Lower Body),
Luke Evangelista: Out (Lower Body),
Mark Jankowski: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Klim Kostin: Out (Lower Body),
Vitek Vanecek: Out (Face),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Tyler Toffoli: Questionable (Lower Body),
Nico Sturm: Out (Lower Body)
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Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Wild | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Sharks | W 7-5 | Home |
| 1/23/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/29/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/31/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Islanders | L 4-1 | Away |
| 1/20/2025 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Away |
| 1/21/2025 | Predators | L 7-5 | Away |
| 1/23/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 1/27/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/30/2025 | Kraken | - | Away |