Canadiens vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - March 14

The Montreal Canadiens (36-18-10) host the San Jose Sharks (31-26-6) at Bell Centre on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens have won three straight games.

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Here's our pick for who will capture the win in Saturday's matchup.

The Sharks have totaled 30 goals in their past 10 outings, while allowing 34 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into five power-play goals (17.9%). They are 4-4-2 over those games.

Canadiens vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Canadiens 4, Sharks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-159)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have gone 11-10-21 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 36-18-10.
• Montreal is 15-5-5 (35 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Canadiens scored only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
• Montreal has taken five points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-5-1 record).
• The Canadiens have scored at least three goals 49 times, and are 33-7-9 in those games (to register 75 points).
• In the 20 games when Montreal has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 31 points after finishing 15-4-1.
• In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-11-2 (26 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 21-6-8 (50 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

• The Sharks (31-26-6 overall) have posted a record of 12-6-18 in games that have gone to OT this season.
• San Jose has earned 35 points (15-5-5) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Sharks scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
• San Jose has eight points (3-7-2) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Sharks have earned 59 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
• San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games this season and has registered 27 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 10-9-1 (21 points).
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 45 points in those games.

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Canadiens vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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