Montreal Canadiens (27-26-5) vs San Jose Sharks (15-36-8)
Game Info: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Bell Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens -218 / San Jose Sharks +180 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Sharks vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 27th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 15-36-8 this year after they lost to Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. San Jose led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed a goal with 26 seconds left and lost in overtime. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 35-18, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. San Jose got their lone goal from Eklund, while Vanecek stopped 33 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Sharks lost to the Flames by a score of 3-2 and the Stars by a score of 8-3. San Jose has lost six games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 38 points. San Jose has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.68 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led San Jose with 18 goals, 24 assists, and 159 shots on goal, while William Eklund has added 12 goals, 30 assists, and 99 shots on goal. Vitek Vanecek is 3-9-3 with a 3.87 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 27-26-5 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Montreal scored two goals in the first period, one in the second, and one in the third in the shutout win. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 20-18, won 40.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Laine, Slafkovsky, Suzuki, and Hutson, while Montembeault stopped all 20 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that win, the Canadiens defeated the Senators by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Lightning by a score of 5-3 before that. Montreal has lost eight of their last eleven games and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 59 points. Montreal has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.35 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 16 goals, 41 assists, and 116 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 27 goals, 24 assists, and 173 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 20-21-3 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Sharks
- The Sharks have lost 12 of their last 13 games.
- The favorites have won each of the Sharks’ last six games.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games at Bell Centre following a win.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents at Bell Centre when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the last seven games between the Sharks and Canadiens have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Sharks’ last six night games at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Canadiens’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last six games after coming off overtime.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Patrik Laine has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Canadiens’ last 16 night games at Bell Centre.
- Christian Dvorak has recorded an assist in five of his six previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Toffoli has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Sharks as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Tyler Toffoli has recorded at least one point in nine of his 10 previous appearances against the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
- Logan Couture has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances at Bell Centre.
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Sharks vs Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this contest looking for their third straight win and they will be on home ice for this game. The Canadiens are 14-12-4 at home this year, while the Sharks are 6-18-6 on the road. San Jose has lost 12 of their last 13 games, with seven of those losses coming by at least two goals. The Sharks continue to struggle offensively, as they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last eight games. The Canadiens haven’t been great defensively this season, but they have shown improvement in their last two games and I like them to win by at least two goals here.