San Jose Sharks at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the Montréal Canadiens on Oct 20, 2026. Final score: San Jose Sharks 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| San Jose Sharks score | 4 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
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 | Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.35 | 2.26 |
| 2nd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:36 | 0.38 | 2.10 |
| 3rd | Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 23:07 | 0.70 | 2.07 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:49 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:38 | MTL | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovský, Lane Hutson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:49 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Cole Caufield | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 14:03 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Phillip Danault | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 05:36 | SJS | Michael Misa | Kiefer Sherwood | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 11:09 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Macklin Celebrini, Jacob Trouba | 4v5 | 3–3 |
| OT 02:13 | SJS | Macklin Celebrini | Ivar Stenberg, Will Smith | 3v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.19 | 3.52 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 25 |
| Corsi % | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| Hits | 22 | 15 |
| Blocks | 21 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 23:07 | 0.70 | 2.07 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 0.08 | 1.02 |
| Ivar Stenberg | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.37 | 0.89 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.17 | 0.63 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:20 | 0.00 | 0.51 |
| Michael Misa | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:09 | 0.56 | 0.45 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:50 | 0.17 | 0.34 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
| Zack Ostapchuk | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:51 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:50 | 0.40 | 0.15 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:32 | 0.10 | 0.08 |
| Jacob Trouba | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:08 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Mason Marchment | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:06 | 0.34 | -0.06 |
| Igor Chernyshov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
| Michael Kesselring | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:31 | 0.15 | -0.20 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.01 | -0.40 |
| Nolan Allan | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:52 | 0.02 | -0.41 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.35 | 2.26 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:36 | 0.38 | 2.10 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:16 | 0.31 | 1.97 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:44 | 0.38 | 1.01 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:46 | 0.08 | 0.80 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:51 | 0.13 | 0.72 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:13 | 0.02 | 0.51 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:30 | 0.31 | 0.33 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:59 | 0.01 | 0.29 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.17 | 0.23 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:44 | 0.20 | 0.21 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:15 | 0.20 | 0.19 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.20 | 0.04 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.01 | -0.17 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.08 | -0.18 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.09 | -0.43 |
| Chris Kreider | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.26 | -0.47 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:13 | 0.35 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | 0.52 | W |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.81 | O |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.52 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 3.19 — Montréal Canadiens owned the better of the chances but San Jose Sharks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.26 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 31 of 34, worth 0.52 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 4–3 on Oct 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 4, Montréal Canadiens 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 2.26, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.52 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 3.19, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 30 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 34. High-danger chances went 20 to 25.