San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators Prediction: Lineups, Last Games, Injury Report & Best Picks, Where to Watch – NHL 13 April., 2026

The San Jose Sharks travel to Bridgestone Arena to face the Nashville Predators in an important NHL matchup on April 13, 2026. Nashville enters the game under heavy pressure as they continue fighting for a Western Conference playoff spot, while San Jose sits outside the playoff line and is trying to stay mathematically alive in the race. The Predators are expected to push aggressively at home with postseason hopes still on the line, while the Sharks rely on their young offensive talent to play spoiler and disrupt Nashville’s playoff ambitions.

Match Details

Match	San Jose Sharks vs Nashville Predators
League	NHL
Date	13 April 2026
Venue	Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Puck Drop	8:00 PM ET
Broadcast	ESPN+

Team Standings Snapshot

Team	Games	Wins	Losses	Points
Nashville Predators	80	38	32	86
San Jose Sharks	79	37	34	82

Nashville remains close to the final playoff position in the Western Conference, while San Jose is several points behind and needs a strong finish to keep any postseason hopes alive.

Recent Form

Nashville Predators Last 5 Games

Date	Opponent	Result
Apr 12	Minnesota Wild	Win 2-1
Apr 10	Utah Mammoth	Loss 1-4
Apr 08	Anaheim Ducks	Win 5-0
Apr 07	Los Angeles Kings	Loss 2-3 (OT)
Apr 05	San Jose Sharks	Win 6-3

Nashville has been competitive recently with three wins in the last five games. The team has shown strong scoring ability when playing at home.

San Jose Sharks Last 5 Games

Date	Opponent	Result
Apr 12	Vancouver Canucks	Loss 3-4 (SO)
Apr 10	Anaheim Ducks	Loss 1-6
Apr 09	Edmonton Oilers	Loss 2-5
Apr 07	Chicago Blackhawks	Win 3-2
Apr 05	Nashville Predators	Loss 3-6

San Jose has struggled with consistency and has lost three straight games entering this matchup.

Head-to-Head Record

Category	Nashville Predators	San Jose Sharks
Season Series	2 Wins	0 Wins
Recent Meetings	Nashville dominates recent matchups

Nashville has had strong success in recent meetings between the teams and has controlled the series during the last few seasons.

Key Players to Watch

Nashville Predators

Player	Recent Impact
Filip Forsberg	3 goals in last 5 games
Steven Stamkos	Power play scoring threat
Roman Josi	Key playmaker from the blue line

Forsberg continues to lead Nashville’s attack while Josi remains one of the most important players in transitioning the puck from defense to offense.

San Jose Sharks

Player	Recent Impact
Macklin Celebrini	Over 100 points this season
Will Smith	Young offensive contributor
Igor Chernyshov	Scoring depth option

Celebrini has been the Sharks’ standout performer this season and remains the biggest offensive threat in the matchup.

Projected Lineups

San Jose Sharks	Nashville Predators
William Smith – Macklin Celebrini – Igor Chernyshov	Filip Forsberg – Steven Stamkos – Luke Evangelista
Fabian Zetterlund – Mikael Granlund – Alexander Barabanov	Gustav Nyquist – Ryan O’Reilly – Tommy Novak
Klim Kostin – Nico Sturm – Kevin Labanc	Colton Sissons – Yakov Trenin – Kiefer Sherwood
Luke Kunin – Ty Dellandrea – Justin Bailey	Michael McCarron – Cole Smith – Mark Jankowski
Mario Ferraro – Jan Rutta	Roman Josi – Alexandre Carrier
Matt Benning – Nikita Okhotiuk	Ryan McDonagh – Tyson Barrie
Henry Thrun – Radim Simek	Jeremy Lauzon – Dante Fabbro
Goalie: Yaroslav Askarov / Alex Nedeljkovic	Goalie: Juuse Saros / Justus Annunen

Nashville is expected to rely heavily on its experienced forwards and strong defensive core, while San Jose will continue to build around its younger offensive players.

Goaltending Matchup

Team	Expected Goalie	GAA	Save %
San Jose Sharks	Yaroslav Askarov	3.59	.885
Nashville Predators	Juuse Saros	3.13	.894

Goaltending could be a key factor in this matchup. Saros brings more experience, while Askarov has struggled recently with consistency.

Injury Report

Team	Player	Status
Nashville Predators	Nicolas Hague	Day-to-Day
San Jose Sharks	Ryan Reaves	Out

Neither team enters the game with a large injury list, meaning most regular players are available.

Key Team Stats

Category	Predators	Sharks
Goals Per Game	2.95	3.01
Goals Allowed	3.24	3.57
Power Play	22.6%	20.6%
Penalty Kill	82.0%	75.7%

Nashville has the edge in defensive structure and special teams efficiency, while San Jose has slightly better offensive production.

Betting Odds

Market	San Jose Sharks	Nashville Predators
Moneyline	+125 to +128	-152 to -155
Puck Line	+1.5	-1.5
Total Goals	Over 6.5	Under 6.5

Nashville enters the game as the favorite due to its playoff motivation and stronger defensive play.

Best Betting Picks

Bet Type	Pick
Moneyline	Nashville Predators
Total Goals	Over 6.5
Value Pick	Sharks +1.5
Correct Score Prediction	Predators 4-3

This matchup has strong potential for goals due to defensive inconsistencies on both sides.

How to Watch Sharks vs Predators

Platform	Details
TV Broadcast	ESPN+
Venue	Bridgestone Arena
Date	April 13, 2026
Time	8:00 PM ET

Final Prediction

The Nashville Predators enter this game with clear motivation as they continue to push for a playoff spot. Playing at home with the postseason race still alive gives them an important edge. San Jose has talented young players and offensive creativity, but their defensive struggles and recent losing streak make the matchup more difficult.

Macklin Celebrini can create scoring chances for the Sharks, but Nashville’s deeper roster and stronger defensive structure should help them control key moments of the game. Expect a competitive contest with both teams creating opportunities, but the Predators should have enough to secure the win.

Predicted Score: Nashville Predators 4 – San Jose Sharks 3