Filip Forsberg extended his scoring streak to seven games with two goals, helping the Nashville Predators defeat the San Jose Sharks 6-5. Fedor Svechkov scored the game-winning goal on a power play in the third period, and Nashville's victory marked their fifth straight win. The Predators, who faced a rough start this season, are beginning to rebound, having won seven of their last nine games. Conversely, the Sharks struggle continues as they fell to their fifth consecutive loss, highlighting their challenging rebuilding process and poor performance lately.
Forsberg became the first player in NHL history to score in seven straight games following a goal drought of at least 18 games, according to OptaSTATS.
The Predators have won seven of nine and are starting to show signs of life after a disastrous start in which they lost 13 of their first 18 games.
The Sharks have lost 19 of their last 23 games, falling deeper into a prolonged slump despite their rally from a three-goal deficit.
Celebrini's goal that tied it at 5 with 4:39 left in the second came as a direct result of a five-minute major penalty assessed to Cole Smith.
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