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In a contest that featured 11 goals, three Nashville power-play scores, three fights (in four seconds), an ejection and a blown three-goal lead, the Predators (18-22-7) finally managed to extend their winning streak to a season-high five games.

Sharks alternate captain Luke Kunin, trying to spark his team, quickly dropped the gloves with Predators forward Cole Smith at the 6:54 mark. Right after the ensuing faceoff, Barclay Goodrow fought Nashville winger Michael McCarron at the 6:56 mark. Two seconds after the next faceoff, Ty Dellandrea had a quick scrap with Zachaery L’Heureux.

The Nashville Predators overcame a four-goal deficit in the second period to beat the San Jose Sharks 7-5 on Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks game will be televised by FanDuel Sports Network South with streaming available via FUBO and ESPN+ (outside of the Nashville TV market). Odds according to BetMGM on Thursday, Jan. 23

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

The Predators are likely to start Juuse Saros, who is looking for his 12th win of the season. The Sharks started former Predators prospect Yaroslav Askarov in net in Monday's 6-3 loss in Boston; they will likely will start Alexandar Georgiev on Tuesday.

It may seem odd to discuss whom the Nashville Predators should trade away, given that the league's trade deadline is nearly two months away. But given the current state of the team — in 14th place in the Western Conference and 15 points out of a playoff spot — it may be the only thing to discuss while watching this team's final 40 games.

The Predators are likely to start Juuse Saros, who is looking for his 12th win of the season. The Sharks started former Predators prospect Yaroslav Askarov in net in Monday's 6-3 loss in Boston; they will likely will start Alexandar Georgiev on Tuesday.

Nick Blankenburg scored at 8:09 of the third to lead the Nashville Predators to a 7-5 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and three assists, Tommy Novak scored and had two assists and Fedor Svechkov,

The Sharks had a 5-1 lead with 16:32 left in the second period. Nashville then came all the way back and won the game for their fourth straight. Prior to tonight, Nashville had never come back to win a regular season game after being down four goals.