Sharks are looking for their fourth road win of the post season, and the first by any team in this series, as they hope to send the Predators on their summer vacation with a win in game 6.
Both teams flew to Tennessee on Sunday. Sharks are using their experience and knowledge as the NHL’s most traveled team regarding rest and jet lag to be ready to play. The changes in game 5’s lineup improved how the team performed, so expect more of the same for Monday (Marleau to 2nd line wing; Tierney promoted to 3rd line center, Ward to 3rd line; Zubrus to 4th line, Wingels out).
The Predators (and their fans) will be desperate for a win. Lose and the season is over; win and they get another trip to San Jose. The Predators have never made it past the second round.
(Perhaps more after morning skate)
- AP preview
- Postmedia: It’s ‘do or die’ for the Predators
- SJMN: Sharks made key moves in win
- SJMN Purdy: Overachieving Pavelski sparks Sharks
- SJMN: Centerman Chris Tierney is slowly gaining coach Pete DeBoer’s trust
- Gackle: Tierney’s Emergence Fuels Sharks Offensive Outburst In Game 5 Vs. Preds
- Gackle: Rink Notes: Sharks’ Couture Glad To Be Back At Top Form For Playoffs
- Chron: Sharks’ Couture at his best for playoff push
- Tennessean: 3 things to watch for in game 6
- Tennessean: Is Monday’s game most important in Predators’ history?