# Nic Hague Lands Uppercuts, Sets Tone in Predators’ Shootout Loss

> Predators' Nic Hague lands uppercuts in first fight of season, forces overtime loss to Sharks.
- Title: Nic Hague Lands Uppercuts, Sets Tone in Predators’ Shootout…
- Summary: Predators' Nic Hague lands uppercuts in first fight of season, forces overtime loss to Sharks. Nashville Predators' Nic Hague lands uppercuts in first fight…
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- Source: Nashville Predators On SI — https://si.com/nhl/predators/onsi/news/nic-hague-lands-uppercuts-sets-tone-predators-shootout-loss-sharks
- Published: 2026-10-16T04:43:51+00:00
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## Predators salvage point against Sharks
Nashville Predators salvaged a point against San Jose Sharks after overcoming two-goal deficit to force overtime before falling 3-2 in shootout.
## Predators defense contains Celebrini
Predators defense contained superstar Macklin Celebrini limiting him to three shots and killed all three Sharks power plays.
## Defense holds Sharks to two goals
Predators held Sharks to two goals while taking defensive step forward.
## Brunette on defense performance
Andrew Brunette said Predators gave Sharks too much rush but Juice Saros was good keeping game close.
## Hague sets tone early
Nic Hague landed consecutive uppercuts on Zack Ostapchuk in Nashville's first fight of season.
## Brunette on Hague's impact
Brunette said Hague brought energy and was best game played so far with good opportunities.
## Hague's fight stats
Hague finished with 15:25 ice time, four shots, one hit, one block, and one fight won.
## Hague's disappointment
Hague said he was disappointed for Juice Saros after team couldn't get one more goal.
## Predators face Blues next
Predators will try to build on energy against St. Louis Blues Saturday at 7 p.m. CT.
## Key takeaway

Nashville Predators' Nic Hague lands uppercuts in first fight of season, forcing overtime loss to Sharks in shootout.