The Montreal Canadiens (24-23-5) head to SAP Center looking to snap their five-game losing streak as they face the San Jose Sharks (15-33-6) in a cross-conference matchup on Tuesday night.
The Canadiens, who have managed just eight goals while conceding 19 during their recent skid, aim to rediscover their scoring touch against the NHL's most permeable defense.
San Jose enters the contest having lost seven of their last eight games, with their defensive woes particularly evident as they've allowed six or more goals in five of their previous six outings.
While Montreal holds a strong 7-2-1 record in their last ten road games and has won their last three visits to San Jose, both teams' recent defensive struggles suggest this could be a high-scoring affair.
The historical matchup between these teams has favored low-scoring games, with the last seven meetings all finishing under the total, though current form indicates this trend might be ready to shift.
As both teams look to right their respective ships, this cross-conference battle presents an intriguing opportunity for either side to build momentum and potentially turn their season around.
San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens: who will win?
For tonight's San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Canadiens a 56.33% chance of defeating the Sharks.
Montreal Canadiens: 56.33% win probability
- Higher scoring efficiency (153 goals scored vs Sharks' 141)
- Better points accumulation (53 points vs Sharks' 36)
- Superior win record (24 wins vs Sharks' 15)
San Jose Sharks: 43.67% win probability
- League-worst defensive record (202 goals against)
- Poor overall record (33 losses, most in Western Conference)
- Lowest point total in Western Conference (36 points in 54 games)
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San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens odds
| San Jose Sharks | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +145 (via bet365 US) | -156 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The San Jose Sharks have won 15 out of 54 matches this season.
- 2The Montreal Canadiens have won 24 out of 52 matches this season.
- 3With 36 points, the San Jose Sharks holds the 16th position in the league standings.
- 4Montreal Canadiens's 53 points place them 13th in the rankings.
San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens form
San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head
San Jose Sharks
50%
Montreal Canadiens
50%
Jan 12, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 3
San Jose Sharks
Nov 24, 2023
San Jose Sharks
2 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Mar 1, 2023
San Jose Sharks
1 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Nov 30, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
0 : 4
San Jose Sharks
Oct 29, 2021
San Jose Sharks
0 : 4
Montreal Canadiens
Oct 19, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
0 : 5
San Jose Sharks
