Predators aim to jolt slumbering offense vs. young Sharks

The Nashville Predators look to improve their struggling offense when they host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Nashville has scored two or fewer goals in four of their initial six games, following a 5-2 defeat to the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. Predators head coach Andrew Brunette stressed the need for better puck battles and execution after giving away momentum on failed power plays.

San Jose enters the contest following a 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins despite a goal and an assist from captain Macklin Celebrini. Sharks rookie Ivar Stenberg scored his first career goal in the defeat, while head coach Ryan Warsofsky offered no immediate injury update on defenseman Darnell Nurse following a third-period fight.