The Nashville Predators are aiming for their first Western Conference Final appearance in their 17-year history, while the San Jose Sharks look to return for the first time since 2011. Is this the Sharks’ core’s best chance at winning the Stanley Cup? Not if the resilient Predators have anything to say about it.
USA TODAY Sports’ NHL staff makes its Game 7 predictions:
Kevin Allen: Predators 2, Sharks 0. I picked the Sharks to win this series, but it feels as if the Predators have been the better team in the six games. They have won two overtime games. The Predators seem like the team of destiny.
Kristen Shilton: Predators 4, Sharks 3. Is San Jose the better overall team in this matchup? (continue reading)