Celebrini scores decisive shootout goal, Sharks win 3-2 over Predators

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Celebrini scores decisive shootout goal, Sharks win 3-2 over Predators
Summary

Macklin Celebrini's shootout goal led the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory against the Nashville Predators on October 15, 2026. The Sharks, who ended a two-game losing streak, saw Mason Marchment and Will Smith score in regulation, while Alex Nedeljkovic made 33 saves. The Predators, who lost their third straight, received goals from Ryan O’Reilly and Steven Stamkos, with Stamkos tying the game with just 0.8 seconds left in regulation. Next, the Sharks will face off against the Detroit Red Wings, while the Predators look to rebound against the St. Louis Blues.

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  • •Celebrini scored the only shootout goal against Juuse Saros.
  • •Marchment and Smith scored regulation goals for San Jose.
  • •O'Reilly and Stamkos netted for Nashville, with Stamkos tying it late.
  • •Nedeljkovic stopped 33 shots for the Sharks.
  • •Sharks next play the Red Wings; Predators host the Blues.
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  • 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Celebrini scores lone shootout goal to lift the Sharks past the Predators 3-2
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(AP) — Macklin Celebrini scored the only goal of a shootout to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.Mason Marchment and Will Smith scored, and Alex Nedeljkovic made 33 saves to help the Sharks snap a two-game losing streak.

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