In a pivotal wild card showdown at SAP Center, the Nashville Predators (34-31-9) visit the San Jose Sharks (35-31-7), with both teams jockeying for postseason positioning just weeks from the April 16 regular-season finale. Nashville holds a 1-0 season-series edge after a dominant 6-3 home win over San Jose on March 24, fueled by Filip Forsberg's three points amid a five-game streak, though the Preds have since dropped three straight entering their road trip off Thursday's Kings matchup. Sharks boast a 4-5-1 mark over their last 10 but struggle defensively (3.55 GA/GP, 31st), while Predators edge special teams (22.3% PP, 81.1% PK) and goaltending. Home-ice advantage and playoff urgency heighten the stakes in this evenly matched tilt.
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If the Predators win, the market will resolve to "Predators".
If the Sharks win, the market will resolve to "Sharks".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
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If the Predators win, the market will resolve to "Predators".
If the Sharks win, the market will resolve to "Sharks".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods and shootouts. In the event of a shootout, one goal will be added to the winning team's score for the purpose of resolution.
Market Opened: Mar 9, 2026, 11:30 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.nhl.com/scoresResolver
0x65070BE91...In a pivotal wild card showdown at SAP Center, the Nashville Predators (34-31-9) visit the San Jose Sharks (35-31-7), with both teams jockeying for postseason positioning just weeks from the April 16 regular-season finale. Nashville holds a 1-0 season-series edge after a dominant 6-3 home win over San Jose on March 24, fueled by Filip Forsberg's three points amid a five-game streak, though the Preds have since dropped three straight entering their road trip off Thursday's Kings matchup. Sharks boast a 4-5-1 mark over their last 10 but struggle defensively (3.55 GA/GP, 31st), while Predators edge special teams (22.3% PP, 81.1% PK) and goaltending. Home-ice advantage and playoff urgency heighten the stakes in this evenly matched tilt.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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