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The Montreal Canadiens (36-18-10) and the San Jose Sharks (31-26-6) hit the ice in Montréal, Quebec on March 14, 2026 at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference.
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Canadiens vs. Sharks: March 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.53 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 24th |
| Shots | 26.4 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 25.14% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.59% | 27th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.08 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 29th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20.38% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.27% | 15th |
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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 75 points in 64 games.
- Lane Hutson is another of Montreal's top contributors currently with 66 total points (11 goals and 55 assists) to his name.
- On 193 shots (for 37 goals) and 27 assists, Cole Caufield has contributed 64 points this season.
- In 31 games played this season, Jakub Dobes (21-6-4) has allowed 89 goals.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini's 33 goals and 58 assists in 63 games for San Jose add up to 91 total points on the season.
- Will Smith is one of the top contributors for San Jose with 45 total points (0.9 per game), with 19 goals and 26 assists in 50 games.
- Tyler Toffoli is a top player on offense for San Jose with 17 goals and 25 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 19-17-3 this season, collecting 1,015 saves and allowing 130 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Canadiens vs. Sharks Injury Report
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Yaroslav Askarov: Out (Lower Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Kings | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Senators | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/15/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2026 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Sabres | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Bruins | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |