Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) puts stop on the San Jose Sharks center Zack Ostapchuk (63) in the first period at SAP Center in San Jose on Thu Apr 2, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can the Sharks extend their momentum in the playoff race? San Jose enters this matchup on a winning streak and currently holds a wild-card position, making this a crucial game for maintaining momentum.

#2 Will Nashville’s recent surge continue on the road? The Predators are coming off a big shootout win and are tied in points with San Jose, highlighting how critical this head-to-head matchup is in the standings.

#3 Which team’s offense will break through defensively vulnerable opponents? Both teams allow over three goals per game on average, raising the question of whether this turns into a high-scoring contest.

#4 Can Nashville maintain its dominance in the head-to-head series? The Predators have already beaten the Sharks this season and have historically performed very well in recent matchups.

#5 How will goaltending impact a tightly matched game? With similar records and point totals, performances from key goalies like Juuse Saros could be the deciding factor.

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