San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/14/26

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The Montreal Canadiens welcome the San Jose Sharks to the Bell Centre. These 2 teams faced off in early March in a high-scoring game, with 12 goals, and the Sharks emerged victorious with a 7-5 win. We can expect a good amount of offense from both sides, but probably not at the same level as their previous meeting. This game will likely come down to goaltending, an area where both teams have struggled throughout the year.

The Canadiens are averaging 3.53 goals per game, placing them in the top 5 in the league. While their defensive play is still a work in progress, their goaltending has improved in recent games. Jakob Dobes is confirmed to start — and although his overall numbers aren’t elite, he boasts a record of 21-6-4 for the season. The Sharks are a strong offensive team but have been less effective on the road. The Canadiens sit just four points behind Buffalo for the top spot in their division, so they need to secure wins, especially against weaker opponents. There is a possibility that this game could go into overtime, something the Canadiens are no strangers to. Hopefully, Montreal can handle business in regulation time.

Sharks vs Canadiens prediction: Montreal 3-Way ML (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.