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The San Jose Sharks (36-31-7) and the Nashville Predators (35-31-9) hit the ice in San Jose, California on April 4, 2026 at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks rank eighth and the Predators ninth in the Western Conference.
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Sharks vs. Predators: April 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 31st |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 21.19% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.38% | 19th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| Power Play % | 22.02% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.33% | 9th |
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Sharks vs. Predators Top Players
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has been imperative to San Jose's offense this season, recording 105 points in 74 games.
- Will Smith has 54 points (22 goals, 32 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- San Jose's offensive effort is aided by Alexander Wennberg's 54 points. He's contributed 34 assists.
- In 43 games played this season, Yaroslav Askarov (21-17-3) has given up 137 goals.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has put up 68 points (0.9 per game) for Nashville, with 35 goals and 33 assists in 75 games (playing 18:52 per game).
- Ryan O'Reilly is a leading scorer for Nashville with 67 total points this season. He has scored 24 goals and added 43 assists in 74 games.
- Steven Stamkos' 37 goals and 22 assists add up to 59 points this season.
- Juuse Saros is 27-20-7 this season, amassing 1,407 saves and allowing 167 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (39th in the league).
Sharks vs. Predators Injury Report
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd)
Predators
None
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Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Blues | W 5-4 | Home |
| 4/1/2026 | Ducks | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/6/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 4/8/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Home |
| 3/29/2026 | Lightning | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Kings | W 5-4 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |