SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Joe Pavelski capped a four-point third period with the tiebreaking goal after a scintillating spin move that rallied the San Jose Sharks to an 8-5 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Pavelski assisted on the first two goals of the period to erase a 4-2 deficit and then twice scored the tiebreaking goal, leading the Sharks to their third straight comeback victory.
Dany Heatley also scored twice and had an assist and Manny Malhotra had a goal and two assists in the third period for San Jose. The Sharks overcame one-goal deficits in the third period of their previous two games, rallying to beat Montreal and Columbus.
Patric Hornqvist and J.P. Dumont each scored two goals for the Predators, who dominated the first two periods before falling apart in the third in what could be a possible playoff preview.
