Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, 3/3/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location: SAP Center in San Jose, CA

TV: NBC Sports California

SAP Center is the location where the San Jose Sharks (29-25-4) will try to beat the Montreal Canadiens (33-17-9) on Tuesday.

The Montreal Canadiens went home feeling good about their game by earning a 6-2 victory against the Capitals in the last game they played. Montreal accumulated 10 penalty minutes for this contest. The Canadiens had a good offensive performance in this win. Furthermore, they had 3 power play tries but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. In the game, they finished 6 of the 25 shots they put on goal.

Montreal Canadiens opponents have earned 192 power play tries (4th in the league) and have racked up 44 goals in those attempts. The Canadiens have seen 1,614 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .883. Montreal has taken 1,546 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 13.3%. While playing at even strength, the Canadiens have allowed 145 goals while having 165 themselves. Montreal is sitting with 169 power play opportunities and they have notched 41 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 24.26%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 75 points and their points percentage is .636. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Montreal Canadiens have accounted for 206 goals (3rd in the league) so far this year and have allowed 189.

The man in goal for this game is Jakub Dobes. In his professional hockey career, Dobes has compiled 23 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .548. His save percentage currently is at .899 during his 916 minutes played. Dobes has had 1,179 shots taken against him and has garnered 1,060 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 119 goals versus Dobes in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.83. He has amassed a mark of 26-9-7 and he started in 42 games. Dobes has played in 44 games during his pro hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, San Jose went up against the Jets in a game where the Sharks took home the victory by a final score of 2-1. They had 4 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Sharks converted 2 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they pursued.

The Sharks have tallied 138 goals at even strength and 39 goals (13th in professional hockey) while on the power play. San Jose has taken 1,502 shots (28th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.78%, while allowing their opponents 1,766 shots. On the campaign, the San Jose Sharks have tallied 177 goals, 62 points, and a points percentage of .534. They have allowed 201 goals to be scored by of a combination of 163 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 199 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 19.60%. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.89% on their opponents 180 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.6%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Yaroslav Askarov in the crease. Askarov is the owner of a lifetime mark of 23-23-4 and has played in 53 contests. Askarov's quality start rate sits at 47.1% and he has accumulated 24 quality starts in his career. He has recorded 1,315 saves out of 1,477 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .890. His opponents are averaging 3.18 goals/game and he has surrendered 162 goals in total. He has been a starter 51 games and has been on the ice for 932 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal

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