Colton Sissons and James Neal both tallied twice and the Nashville Predators cruised to a win over the San Jose Sharks by a 7-2 final on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result gives the Preds a perfect sweep of their three-game home stand, 87 points overall and a spot back in third place in the Central Division.
Nashville posted seven goals for the first time this season, and combined with Pekka Rinne's fifth consecutive win between the pipes, things are starting to come together for the Preds at just the right time.
"I do [think we're hitting our stride]," Rinne said. "I think at times this year we've been searching for our game and trying to get the mojo and get it going. The consistency, that's been maybe our issue, and lately that's been great, especially this home stand. It's a big time in the season, first of all, and it's a really big week for us. We delivered, and the guys did a really good job."
Preds Score Seven to Smash Sharks
Colton Sissons and James Neal Each Tally Twice as Nashville Completes the Perfect Home Stand
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