San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 3/14/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN2

Bell Centre is the site where the Montreal Canadiens (36-18-10) will compete against the San Jose Sharks (31-26-6) on Saturday.

The San Jose Sharks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory over the Bruins in their previous contest . San Jose tallied 24 penalty minutes for this game. Moreover, they had 2 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. The Sharks had a impressive offensive performance in this win. In the matchup, they converted 4 out of the 28 shots they put on goal.

In terms of their scoring capabilities, the San Jose Sharks have accumulated 194 goals (18th in the league) for the season and have conceded 219. For the current season, they sit with 68 points and their points percentage comes in at .540. San Jose has compiled 212 power play opportunities and they have notched 43 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 20.28%. At even strength, the Sharks let the opposition score 179 goals while earning 151 as an offensive unit. San Jose has attempted 1,634 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.9%. The Sharks so far have had 1,917 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .886. San Jose Sharks opponents have totaled 193 power play opportunities (13th in pro hockey) and have racked up 40 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Yaroslav Askarov. Over the course of his pro career, Askarov has earned 25 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .463. His save percentage is at .889 in his 940 minutes between the pipes. Askarov has seen 1,572 shots against him and has gathered 1,398 saves. Opponents have scored 174 goals versus Askarov in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 3.22. He has compiled an overall record of 24-24-5 and was named the starter in 54 games. Askarov has participated in 56 contests throughout his NHL career.

The last time they were on the ice, Montreal faced the Senators in a game where the Canadiens notched a win by a final of 3-2. The Canadiens netted 3 goals of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this one and converted 1 out of those attempts.

This season, the Montreal Canadiens have earned 226 goals, 82 points, in addition to a points percentage of .641. They have granted a total of 207 goals to be scored by way of 159 goals at even strength and 48 goals while they were shorthanded. The Canadiens have racked up 180 goals at even strength and 46 goals (7th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 183 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 25.14%. Montreal has tried 1,689 shots (25th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 13.38%, while allowing their opponents 1,766 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 76.70% on the other teams 206 power play tries, and their save percentage is 88.3%.

Across the ice you will find Jakub Dobes defending the goal. Dobes has amassed a career mark of 28-10-7 and has participated in 47 contests. Dobes' quality start rate comes out to 55.6% and he has qualified for 25 quality starts in his professional career. He has recorded 1,134 stops out of 1,263 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .898. His opponents are averaging 2.87 goals/game and he has conceded 129 goals in total. He has been a starter 45 games and has racked up 923 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal

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