Sharks vs. Predators: Preview and Prediction for 2016 NHL Playoffs Matchup

The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators are on to the second round and are two of the four NHL teams still alive that have never won the Stanley Cup. It sets up an intriguing battle—one team is an offensive dynamo built around impact forwards, and the other is known for a strong defensive group.

The Predators finished fourth in the Central Division in the regular season, but they advanced to the playoffs on the strength of their overall record. As a wild-card entry, the team headed to California to play the Anaheim Ducks, entering the postseason as an absolute underdog. Nashville won the first two games, lost to Anaheim three times and then won out while ...

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