Celebrini scores 2 goals in 3rd period as Sharks edge Predators 3-2

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini scored twice in the third period, including an empty-net goal with 1:45 left, to reach his 44th goal on the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday night to end a 15-game losing streak in the series.

With the Predators’ loss, the inactive Anaheim Ducks clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2018.

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Celebrini’s 30th multi-point game of the season put him in a tie with Owen Nolan (1999-00) and Patrick Marleau (2009-10) for the second-most by a Shark in a single season, trailing only Jonathan Cheechoo’s 56 in 2005-06.

Igor Chernyshov scored his third goal in the last two games on a power play to open the scoring for the Sharks.

It was the Sharks’ longest streak against an opponent and had been Nashville’s longest winning streak against an opponent.

Luke Evangelista scored both goals as the Predators moved to 12 on the season.

Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 shots in the Sharks’ victory. Justus Annunen had 20 saves for the Predators.

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Sharks: Visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

Predators: Host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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