SAN JOSE -- The San Jose Sharks defeated the Nashville Predators 5-1 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round at SAP Center on Saturday.
First-line right wing Joe Pavelski scored twice, and the Sharks' reconfigured second line also score produced two goals. Logan Couture, the center, had a goal as did Patrick Marleau, who was moved up from the third line and onto the wing. Melker Karlsson scored with 50 seconds left in the game.
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