Sharks vs. Predators pregame: Three keys for San Jose

James Neal of the Nashville Predators battles Sharks defenseman Paul Martin for a loose puck during Game 3 of last year’s Western Conference second round series between the two teams. Sharks vs. Nashville , 1 p.m., SAP Center, CSNCA, 98.5 KFOX The Sharks are 33-23-2-6 all-time vs. Nashville and have a 1-0 record against the Predators this season.

Pavelski scores 2, Sharks beat Red Wings 6-3

Joe Pavelski had two goals, Mikkel Boedker scored for the first time in 30 games and the San Jose Sharks beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 Saturday night to end a three-game slide. Patrick Marleau, Mirco Mueller and Joonas Donskoi also scored for the Sharks, who also helped goalie Martin Jones get his 20th win of the season.