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Predators beat Sharks 5-1 for season-high 6th straight win

Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Nashville Predators center Craig Smith (15) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

By Associated Press 1 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Pekka Rinne made a season-high 42 saves, and the Nashville Predators extended their winning streak to a season-high six straight games by beating the San Jose Sharks 5-1 Tuesday night.

The Predators scored five unanswered goals for the win. Craig Smith scored twice, and Shea Weber scored and had an assist. Paul Gaustad and James Neal each had a goal, Mike Ribeiro had two assists as the Predators padded their lead atop the NHL standings to 84 points, six ahead of Montreal.

Matt Irwin scored for San Jose. The Sharks, losers of two straight, are 1-4-1 with the Kings looming Saturday at Levi’s Stadium.

An ice storm that hit Tennessee on Monday left thousands without power and area roads either closed or covered with crashes Tuesday morning. With the season winding down and the Sharks already in town, they had no choice but to play as scheduled.