Canadiens vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - March 3

The Montreal Canadiens (33-17-9) take on the San Jose Sharks (29-25-4) at SAP Center at San Jose on Tuesday, March 3 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Canadiens knocked off the Washington Capitals 6-2 in their last game, while the Sharks are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we project to win Tuesday's game.

The Sharks have a 4-5-1 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 goals while conceding 30 in that time. On the power play, 34 opportunities have resulted in six goals (17.6% success rate).

Canadiens vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Sharks 4, Canadiens 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+114)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens are 33-17-9 overall and 11-9-20 in overtime matchups.
• Montreal is 13-5-5 (31 points) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Canadiens recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
• Montreal has scored two goals in eight games this season (2-5-1 record, five points).
• The Canadiens have scored more than two goals 44 times, and are 30-6-8 in those games (to register 68 points).
• In the 17 games when Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 13-4-0 record (26 points).
• In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 11-10-2 (24 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 19-6-7 to register 45 points.

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks have earned a record of 12-4-16 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 29-25-4.
• San Jose has earned 33 points (15-5-3) in its 23 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Sharks scored only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
• San Jose has seven points (3-7-1) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Sharks have scored three or more goals 36 times, earning 55 points from those matchups (26-7-3).
• This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 25 points with a record of 12-8-1.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 10-9-0 (20 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 38 times this season, and earned 40 points in those games.

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Canadiens vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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