Predators erupt for 5 first-period goals, top Sharks for 5th straight win

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The Nashville Predators scored five goals in the first period and cruised to a 6-3 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists, defenseman Brady Skjei a goal and an assist and Matthew Wood, defenseman Roman Josi, Luke Evangelista and Steven Stamkos tallied for the Predators, who won their fifth straight.

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