How to watch Predators vs. Sharks on April 4

TV channel, streaming info, and injury updates for the NHL matchup

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:28pm

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The Nashville Predators will take on the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, April 4th at 10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and fans can stream it live. Both teams are currently tied for 9th place in the Western Conference standings with 79 points each.

Why it matters

This late-season matchup between the Predators and Sharks has playoff implications, as the two teams are battling for position in the tight Western Conference standings. A win could help either team solidify their postseason chances.

The details

The Predators will be without forward Ryan Reaves, who is out with a hand injury. Sharks forward Igor Chernyshov is listed as day-to-day due to an illness. The game will be played at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET.

The players

Ryan Reaves

A Nashville Predators forward who is out with a hand injury.

Igor Chernyshov

A San Jose Sharks forward who is listed as day-to-day due to an illness.

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The takeaway

This late-season matchup between two Western Conference playoff hopefuls should be a closely contested game, with both teams looking to gain ground in the standings and improve their postseason positioning.