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 | Collin Graf | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.94 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 1.94 |
| 3rd | John Klingberg | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.11 | 1.53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17:10 | 0.94 | 2.03 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 22:11 | 0.46 | 1.94 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:48 | 0.11 | 1.53 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| William Eklund | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:57 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:07 | 0.55 | 0.30 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:08 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:52 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:44 | 0.11 | -0.00 |
| Michael Misa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:16 | 0.50 | -0.10 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:14 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.05 | 1.23 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 0.17 | 0.60 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:49 | 0.03 | 0.59 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:02 | 0.63 | 0.20 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:11 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:21 | 0.27 | 0.10 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:12 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:50 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:26 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:55 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:56 | 0.44 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 25 | 27 | 92.6% | 1.70 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 18 | 21 | 85.0% | 0.34 | 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.
Collin Graf led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 25 of 27, worth 1.7 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 — Collin Graf led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A 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 (1.7 goals saved above expected); Jakub Dobes stopped 18 of 21 (0.34 goals saved above expected).