The NHL slate on Thursday includes a showdown between the Montreal Canadiens (27-26-5) and the San Jose Sharks (15-36-8), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens sit in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Sharks rank 16th in the Western Conference.
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Canadiens vs. Sharks: Feb. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 21.64% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.77% | 6th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.56 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.68 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.8 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.2 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 17.86% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.98% | 23rd |
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Canadiens vs. Sharks Top Players
Canadiens
- One of Montreal's top offensive players this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has recorded 57 points in 58 games.
- With 27 goals and 24 assists, Cole Caufield is one of the top offensive options for Montreal with his 51 points (0.9 per game).
- With 41 points through 58 games (four goals and 37 assists), Lane Hutson has been an important part of Montreal's offensive efforts this season.
- Samuel Montembeault (20-21-3) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .899 for Montreal.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 42 points make him a pivotal offensive option for San Jose. He has put up 18 goals and 24 assists in 47 games.
- William Eklund has racked up 42 points this season, with 12 goals and 30 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli has posted 21 goals on the season, chipping in 16 assists.
- Alexandar Georgiev has an .877 save percentage (62nd in the league), with 761 total saves, allowing 107 goals (3.6 goals against average). He has put up a 10-19-0 record this season.
Canadiens vs. Sharks Injury Report
Canadiens
Michael Pezzetta: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kirby Dach: Out (Lower Body),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Quadricep)
Sharks
Jan Rutta: Out (Lower Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Nikolai Kovalenko: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2025 | Lightning | L 5-3 | Home |
| 2/22/2025 | Senators | W 5-2 | Away |
| 2/25/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-0 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 3/6/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Stars | L 8-3 | Home |
| 2/23/2025 | Flames | L 3-2 | Away |
| 2/24/2025 | Jets | L 2-1 | Away |
| 2/27/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |