Thanks to a W by the #GoKingsGo & a loss by #Smashville, the 8 teams in the #Western Conference have been decided.
Both #FlyTogether (3rd #Pacific) & #GoKingsGo (WC2) have secured their spots.
Now the 16 #StanleyCup #playoff teams have been chosen.
Just need to determine the final matchups.
Sharks hang on for just a little longer ----
San Jose knocks off Predators in wild playoff-esque contest
Story: letsgosharks.com/story/2026/2...
#TheFutureIsTeal vs #Smashville #SJSvsNSH #LetsGoSharks #SJSharks
On the day Joel Quenneville was hired, owner Henry Samueli said he wanted to experience the playoffs again. The Ducks are dancing.
Idle #FlyTogether clinched their first playoff berth since 2018 with #TheFutureIsTeal win over #Smashville.
Ducks can still win the Pacific.
For all the new Shark fans out there. That last 4 minutes is what playoff hockey is like...but the whole game. You will get to experience it sooner than later. This team will get there in due time. #TheFutureIsTeal vs #Smashville #SJSvsNSH #LetsGoSharks #SJSharks
Final team stats for tonight's game.
Leaders (Final):
TOI: 25:13 (R. Josi)
SOG: 8 (S. Stamkos) • Hits: 5 (E. Haula)
Blocks: 3 (N. Perbix) • Takeaways: 2 (R. O'Reilly +1)
#Smashville | #SJSvsNSH
Nashville goal!
Scored by Luke Evangelista with 01:10 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Ryan Ufko and Roman Josi.
Nashville: 2
San Jose: 3
#SJSvsNSH #Smashville #TheFutureIsTeal
Nashville Predators Impact Card
#NHL Game Score Impact Card for Nashville Predators on 2026-04-13:
#Preds #Smashville
Empty net goal for San Jose!
Scored by Macklin Celebrini with 01:45 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Collin Graf and Alexander Wennberg.
Nashville: 1
San Jose: 3
#SJSvsNSH #Smashville #TheFutureIsTeal
Macklin with his second of the night on the empty net.
#TheFutureIsTeal 3, #Smashville 1
Sharks bite back at Bridgestone! San Jose steals a 3-2 decision from the Preds in a tough home loss. 😔👎🏻
Next Game: Thursday April 16 @ 07:00PM vs. Anaheim Ducks (at Bridgestone Arena)!
#Smashville | #SJSvsNSH
Luke Evangelista gets #Smashville within 1
3-2
Nashville goal!
Scored by Luke Evangelista with 04:21 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Nick Perbix and Ryan Ufko.
Nashville: 1
San Jose: 2
#SJSvsNSH #Smashville #TheFutureIsTeal
LUKE EVANGELISTA RIPS ONE HOME WITH 1:10 LEFT! 🚨🔥 WRIST SHOT BEATS NEDELJKOVIC! WE'RE RIGHT BACK IN THIS! 🎯💪
Nashville Predators: 2
San Jose Sharks: 3
#Smashville
🎥 EDGE VIZ (tracking data): Luke Evangelista scores for the Nashville Predators on a wrist shot (04:21 remaining in the the 3rd period).
#Smashville
Celebrini threads the empty net with 1:45 left. Sharks extend the lead to 3-1.
Wrist shot into the yawning cage. Graf 🍎 and Wennberg 🍎 with the setup.
Nashville Predators: 1
San Jose Sharks: 3
#Smashville
Luke Evangelista gets the #Smashville on the board.
2-1
Evangelista spoils Ned's shutout bid, and #Smashville has life. #TheFutureIsTeal still leading 2-1.
LUKE EVANGELISTA FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET! 🚨🎉 DOWN BUT NOT OUT, PREDS STRIKE BACK WITH 4:21 LEFT IN THE 3RD!
Wrist shot through traffic, set up by Nick Perbix 🍎 and Ryan Ufko 🍏. Evangelista's 11th of the season beats Nedeljkovic!
Nashville Predators: 1
San Jose Sharks: 2
#Smashville
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 05:59 remaining in the 3rd period.
#Smashville | NSH: 0 / SJS: 2
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 09:05 remaining in the 3rd period.
#Smashville | NSH: 0 / SJS: 2
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 13:43 remaining in the 3rd period.
#Smashville | NSH: 0 / SJS: 2
Cherny to Mack, 2-0 Sharks!
#TheFutureIsTeal vs #Smashville #SJSvsNSH #LetsGoSharks
San Jose goal!
Scored by Macklin Celebrini with 16:56 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Igor Chernyshov and Will Smith.
Nashville: 0
San Jose: 2
#SJSvsNSH #Smashville #TheFutureIsTeal
Sharks strike again. Macklin Celebrini snaps one past Justus Annunen with 16:56 left in the third. San Jose up 2-0.
Snap shot on net. Igor Chernyshov 🍎 and Will Smith 🍏 with the helpers.
Nashville Predators: 0
San Jose Sharks: 2
#Smashville
Adam Gaudette wins the opening faceoff of the 3rd period against Erik Haula.
#Smashville | NSH: 0 / SJS: 1
After 40:
#TheFutureIsTeal 1, #Smashville 0
(2nd per) Shots: NSH 10 SJ 6
F/O: NSH 53.1% SJ 46.9%
PP: SJ 1/1 NSH --
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End of 2nd Period
NSH 0 — SJS 1
SOG: NSH 16, SJS 17
Leaders (through 2):
TOI: 16:04 (B. Skjei)
SOG: 5 (S. Stamkos) • Hits: 4 (E. Haula)
Blocks: 2 (F. Forsberg +1) • Takeaways: 2 (R. O'Reilly +1)
#Smashville
One of these two teams is eliminated from playoff consideration tonight. Who wants it more? Sharks carry the 1-0 lead to the 2nd intermission. 17-16 Sharks on the shot counter. #TheFutureIsTeal vs #Smashville #SJSvsNSH #LetsGoSharks #SJSharks
Game stoppage: TV timeout with 03:28 remaining in the 2nd period.
#Smashville | NSH: 0 / SJS: 1
