Programming note: Watch Sharks Playoff Central tonight at 5:30pm on CSN California, and immediately after Game 3 on CSN Plus.
Series schedule
The Sharks lead the best-of-seven series, two games to none
Game 1: Sharks 5, Predators 2
Game 2: Sharks 3, Predators 2
Game 3: Tuesday, May 3, Sharks @ Predators (6:00 p.m.)
Game 4: Thursday, May 5, Sharks @ Predators (6:00 p.m.)
*Game 5: Saturday, May 7, Predators @ Sharks (7 p.m.)
*Game 6: Monday, May 9, Sharks @ Predators (TBD)
*Game 7: Wednesday, May 12, Predators @ Sharks (TBD)
* - if necessary
Last game
Joe Pavelski scored a late third period goal in giving the Sharks a lead they would not surrender in a 3-2 win in Game 2 on Sunday at SAP Center.