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NHL play on Tuesday includes a matchup in San Jose, California between the Montreal Canadiens (33-17-9) and San Jose Sharks (29-25-4) at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 75 points and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference with 62 points.
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Canadiens vs. Sharks: March 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 24th |
| Shots | 26.2 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.26% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.08% | 26th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.6% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.89% | 19th |
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Canadiens vs. Sharks Top Players
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki is one of Montreal's leading contributors this season with 68 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15%.
- Having scored 35 goals and adding 25 assists, Cole Caufield is a top contributor for Montreal through 59 games.
- Through 59 games, Lane Hutson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Montreal. He has 59 points (10 goals and 49 assists).
- In the 28 games Jakub Dobes has played this season, his save percentage is .893, 41st in the league.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has scored 29 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 54 assists (0.9 per game), fueling the San Jose offense with 83 total points (1.4 per game). He takes 3.5 shots per game, shooting 14.4%.
- Will Smith is a leading scorer for San Jose with 41 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and added 23 assists in 45 games.
- Tyler Toffoli has scored 16 goals on the season, chipping in 22 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov has an .888 save percentage (50th in the league), with 931 total saves, conceding 118 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has put together an 18-16-2 record this season.
Canadiens vs. Sharks Injury Report
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joe Veleno: Day-To-Day (Illness)
Sharks
Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Jets | W 5-1 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Capitals | W 6-2 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Flames | L 4-1 | Home |
| 2/28/2026 | Oilers | W 5-4 | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Jets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |