- Matchup: San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Venue: Centre Bell, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: NBC Sports California, TSN2
- Betting Odds: Sharks (+170) Canadiens (-205)
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The Montreal Canadiens (4-3-1) aim to secure a victory against the San Jose Sharks (4-3-1) at Centre Bell this Tuesday. In this exciting matchup, the Sharks are positioned at +170 while the Canadiens are favored at -205. The total points over/under is set at 6.5.
In their latest performance, the San Jose Sharks fought hard, ending in a 3-3 tie against the Red Wings. During this clash, San Jose faced 13 minutes in penalties, had 6 power play opportunities, and successfully converted 2 of those into goals. Overall, they managed to score on 3 of their 34 shot attempts, showcasing a balanced offensive push.
At even strength, the Sharks have conceded 23 goals while scoring 15. Opponents have capitalized on 26 power play chances against them (ranking 20th in the league), successfully scoring 5 goals. On the scoring front, the Sharks have netted 21 goals this season (25th overall) compared to 28 against them. With a total of 221 shot attempts, San Jose boasts a shooting percentage of 9.5%. Currently, they sit with 9 points and a points percentage of .563. On defense, they’ve faced 220 shots, achieving a save percentage of .873. San Jose has been awarded 26 power plays, converting 6 for a success rate of 23.08%.
Expected to be in the net for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic. Over his NHL career, spanning 222 games, he has an overall record of 94 wins, 74 losses, and 32 ties, with 197 starts. Throughout his career, opponents have scored 614 goals against him, yielding a goals-against average of 3.12. Nedeljkovic has faced 6,279 shot attempts, saving 5,665, which gives him a career save percentage of .902 across 12,259 minutes played. He has achieved 108 quality starts, holding a rate of .548.
In their last outing, the Canadiens clashed with the Sabres, emerging victorious with a final score of 4-3. They recorded 4 goals from 34 shots on target and had 5 power play attempts, converting 1 successfully.
Montreal has scored 21 goals at even strength and 4 on the power play (ranking 22nd in the NHL). They’ve taken 233 shots (16th overall), achieving a shooting percentage of 10.73% while allowing their opponents 207 shots. This season, the Canadiens have totaled 25 goals, earning 9 points and a points percentage of .563. Defensively, they’ve allowed 30 goals, comprising 24 even-strength goals and 6 while shorthanded. With 27 power play attempts, Montreal has a power play success rate of 14.81% and a penalty kill percentage of 82.35% against 34 opportunities, alongside a save percentage of 85.5%.
In goal for the Canadiens, Jakub Dobes is expected to start. Opponents are averaging 2.87 goals per game against him, with Dobes allowing a total of 175 goals. His quality starts rate stands at 59.0%, with 36 quality starts in his NHL experience. He has participated in 61 games, logging an ice time of 151 minutes. His career record shows 37 wins, 16 losses, and 8 ties, having faced 1,741 shots and making 1,566 saves, for a save percentage of .899.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s NHL matchup, both against the spread and on the moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Montreal (-205) and the under at 6.5 goals
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