San Jose Sharks at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2026-10-20 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks @ 7:00 PM EDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 47.7%
SJS: 52.3%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.57
SJS: 3.78
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jakub Dobes - 29-10-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.78 GAA
SJS
Yaroslav Askarov - 21-20-4 | 0.883 SV% | 3.63 GAA
| Stat | MTL | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.889 | 0.896 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.891 | 0.862 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.812 | 0.861 |
| GAA | 3.01 | 3.36 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • MTL at home vs SJS: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | MTL 2 - 4 SJS | SJS | MTL |
| 2026-03-03 | SJS 7 - 5 MTL | SJS | MTL |
| 2025-02-27 | MTL 4 - 3 SJS | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-02-04 | SJS 3 - 4 MTL | MTL | MTL |
| 2024-01-11 | MTL 2 - 3 SJS | SJS | MTL |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-20 at 7:00 PM EDT.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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