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By Patrick Leiva

May 7, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) is congratulated for scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) is congratulated for scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in game five of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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After two tough games in Music City, San Jose responded with a resounding victory in Game 5.

What a week it’s been for the San Jose Sharks as it was filled with plenty of ups-and-downs as team teal continues their second-round battle with the Nashville Predators to see who will move on to the Western Conference finals.

After appearing to lose a grip of this series following two defeats in Nashville, San Jose responded in resounding fashion to put the Predators on the brink of elimination.

Relive all the exciting action of the past week in the latest roundup:

– It was a disappointing start to the week for team teal who traveled to Music City for Game 3 looking to take a commanding series lead. After jumping out to a 1-0 lead, the Sharks couldn’t build upon that as the Predators came storming back, scoring four-straight goals to cut the San Jose lead in half following a 4-1 victory.

– Following that poor result in Game 3, the Sharks needed their penalty kill to step up to the challenge after allowing the Predators to strike for two goals. Since that point, San Jose’s penalty killers have been fantastic in killing off all eight power-play opportunities for Nashville.

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– Heading into Game 4, San Jose needed a better all-around effort from everyone throughout their lineup. They would get just that as the Sharks would come back twice in Game 4 before taking a one-goal lead late into the third. Unfortunately, a late, tying goal from James Neal would send things to overtime where team teal appeared to win the game behind a great individual effort from Joe Pavelski. However, the goal would be disallowed and the Sharks would eventually lose in heartbreaking fashion as Mike Fisher scored midway through the third overtime period to give the Predators the 4-3 win.

– After that gut-wrenching loss, the Sharks’ resiliency would be tested again to see if they could bounce back after being so close to taking a 3-1 series lead.

– With Nashville responding to San Jose’s early series lead, let’s reassess where things stand between these two teams who have provided fantastic hockey in this series.

– San Jose wouldn’t let their Game 4 defeat slow them down as they came out in Game 5 and simply dominated Nashville from the get-go. It was a very impressive win from the Sharks who have been able to exorcise some of their playoff demons throughout this postseason run.

– Now that the Predators are on the brink of elimination, here are the keys for the Sharks to focus on in order to advance past this Nashville team.

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– Finally, San Jose’s power play has continued to maintain their dominance during this postseason as they remain one of the best teams in the playoffs on the man advantage.

The Sharks will look to close out this pesky Predators squad tonight when they return to Bridgestone Arena for Game 6 at 6:00 p.m. PDT. San Jose wants to build off their dominating performance in Game 5 and ensure they don’t give Nashville any signs of life.

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