Winless San Jose Sharks Seek First Victory in Match Against Nashville Predators

Winless for four games straight, Sharks hope for change in fortune in opener of five-game road trip while Predators begin three-game homestand following impressive win against New York Rangers.

• The San Jose Sharks are seeking their first win of the 2023-24 season in their fifth game against the Nashville Predators, after losing four straight games for the second consecutive season and third time in the past five years.
• Despite the team's slow start, Sharks' head coach David Quinn has noted some positive improvements in their gameplay, specifically more possession and forechecking.
• Anthony Duclair secured his first goal of the season for the Sharks and aims for a consistently strong performance throughout the match, boosting his confidence ahead of a five-game road trip.
• The team will undertake the trip without their captain, Logan Couture, due to a lower-body injury. However, Mikael Granlund, also nursing a lower-body injury, will accompany the team.
• The Nashville Predators are beginning a three-game homestand after a significant victory over the New York Rangers, supported by two goals from Cole Smith, contributing to their 4-1 win.

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