Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos, middle left, celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith, middle, skates off the ice next to an official during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, left, shoots the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) skates with the puck against San Jose Sharks right wing Nikolai Kovalenko (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)