Nick Blankenburg scored the eventual game-winner as the Nashville Predators erased a four-goal deficit to defeat the visiting San Jose Sharks 7-5 on Tuesday night.

For the first time in their history, the Nashville Predators erased a four-goal lead to defeat the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

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(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) and Fabian Zetterlund (20) block the path of Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Nashville ...

The Nashville Predators will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday in the first of a home-and-home between the two clubs.

Despite an encouraging 40 minutes against the Boston Bruins, the San Jose Sharks couldn't finish the job on Monday. View the original article to see embedded media. Tonight's matchup against the Nashville Predators could boost both teams' confidence.

The win over the Sharks was the 14th time in franchise history the Predators have comeback from at least a three-goal deficit. "You're always looking for statement wins during the

Forsberg added an empty-netter. San Jose Sharks goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) and Fabian Zetterlund (20) block the path of Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the second ...

The Nashville Predators overcame a four-goal ... Marchessault found a rebound by Sharks' goaltender Alexandar Georgiev off a shot by Steven Stamkos. The most crucial play came on the game tying ...

Never a huge goal-scorer, Granlund is on pace to hit 20 for the third time in his 13-year career and the first since 2017-18 with Minnesota. But the 32-year-old has been a point producer with the Sharks. He’s leading the team with 44 points in 51 contests after a scoring a team-high 60 points in 69 games last season.

Sharks starting goalie Alexandar Georgiev, in a shaky performance, was pulled at the 3:01 mark of the second period after allowing four goals on 15 shots. Yaroslav Askarov came on in relief and but did not fare much better, as he allowed three goals on 16 shots.

The first major domino on the NHL trade market has fallen. On Jan. 24, the Colorado Avalanche dealt elite winger Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury.