The San Jose Sharks (15-36-8) will try to stop a seven-game road losing streak when they square off against the Montreal Canadiens (27-26-5) on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Thursday's game.
The Sharks have a 1-7-2 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 26 goals while giving up 45 in that period. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in five goals (17.9% success rate).
Canadiens vs. Sharks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Canadiens 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-226)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (-1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 27-26-5 record overall, with a 7-5-12 record in games that have needed overtime.
- In the 17 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-3-3 record (good for 25 points).
- The seven times this season the Canadiens ended a game with just one goal, they went 2-4-1 (five points).
- Montreal has scored a pair of goals in 13 games this season (2-9-2 record, six points).
- The Canadiens have scored more than two goals 35 times, and are 23-10-2 in those games (to register 48 points).
- In the 26 games when Montreal has scored a single power-play goal, it went 13-10-3 to register 29 points.
- In the 21 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-9-0 (24 points).
- The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Canadiens finished 14-16-5 in those contests (33 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (15-36-8 overall) have posted a record of 4-8-12 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- San Jose has earned 24 points (10-12-4) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
- In 12 games this season when the Sharks finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-9-2).
- San Jose has earned 11 points (4-13-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals 25 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-12-3).
- San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-8-1 (11 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 43 games, going 9-27-7 to record 25 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 2.93 | Goals Scored | 2.56 | 30th |
| 28th | 3.34 | Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 32nd |
| 30th | 25.9 | Shots | 26.8 | 28th |
| 21st | 29 | Shots Allowed | 32.2 | 31st |
| 17th | 21.64% | Power Play % | 17.86% | 26th |
| 6th | 81.77% | Penalty Kill % | 75.98% | 23rd |
Canadiens vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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