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Predators bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Sharks

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

San Jose Sharks (32-30-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (33-28-9, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p. m.

EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on the San Jose Sharks with a four winning streak on the line. Nashville is 19-13-3 in home games and 33-28-9 overall. The Predators have gone 27-6-3 when scoring at least three goals.

San Jose has a 15-18-1 record on the road and a 32-30-6 record overall. The Sharks have a 29-10-3 record in games they score three or more goals. The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Steven Stamkos has 34 goals and 22 assists for the Predators. Filip Forsberg has six goals and seven assists over the last 10 games. Macklin Celebrini has 35 goals and 61 assists for the Sharks.

Kiefer Sherwood has scored four goals with two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Predators: 6-3-1, averaging 3. 1 goals, 4.