San Jose Sharks at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Montréal Canadiens on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 2.55 |
| 2nd | Collin Graf | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.94 | 2.54 |
| 3rd | John Klingberg | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.11 | 2.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:21 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Juraj Slafkovský, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:12 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Collin Graf, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 11:56 | SJS | Mario Ferraro | Alexander Wennberg, William Eklund | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 16:20 | SJS | Collin Graf | Macklin Celebrini, John Klingberg | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 17:38 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Ivan Demidov, Noah Dobson | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:57 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Collin Graf, Barclay Goodrow | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.77 | 3.18 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 39.3% | 60.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 22 |
| Blocks | 14 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 22 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 2.55 |
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.94 | 2.54 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.11 | 2.21 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:57 | 0.14 | 1.07 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.03 | 0.92 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.15 | 0.63 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:07 | 0.55 | 0.12 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.18 | -0.02 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:44 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:31 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:16 | 0.50 | -0.33 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.12 | 0.85 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.04 | 0.78 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.01 | 0.50 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:02 | 0.79 | 0.45 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.19 | 0.28 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.12 | 0.16 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.47 | -0.07 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.27 | -0.21 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:26 | 0.24 | -0.28 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.05 | -0.31 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:12 | 0.22 | -0.54 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.03 | -0.89 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 0.83 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 18 | 21 | 85.0% | -0.01 | L |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.18 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.77 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Macklin Celebrini led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.55 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 of 27, worth 0.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the Montréal Canadiens 4–2 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Montréal Canadiens 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Macklin Celebrini led all skaters at 2.55, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.18 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.77, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 21 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 27. High-danger chances went 12 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 of 27 (0.83 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 18 of 21 (-0.01 goals saved above expected).