Predators at Sharks 3/16/19 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Predators are still battling with the Jets for first place in the Central Division. However, the Predators are only a point back from the first place position. The last game out did allow the Predators to get the win in their game against the Kings, but it was definitely a battle as the Kings ended up scoring a total of 1 goal, but the Predators offense was able to score only 3 goals.

This season the Predators have been able to score a total of 2.93 goals a game on the year. The defense for the Predators has allowed 2.67 goals a game on the year. With the Predators the team has converted on the power play at a dismal 13.1% this season. The defense has killed off 80.6% of the opponents power plays. The Sharks have ended up getting back into first place on the year in the Pacific Division. The downside is the Sharks ended up getting a loss to the Florida Panthers in the last game. The Panthers were able to take care of the Sharks defense in the game as they allowed 3 goals to be scored in the game. The offense for the Sharks could not really counter as they scored only 2 goals.

With the Sharks the team has been able to score a total of 3.61 goals a game. The defense has given up 3.03 goals a game on the year so far. When it comes to the power play the Sharks converted at a clip of 24.5%, but the penalty kill for the Sharks has been able to kill off 81% of the power plays.