Canadiens vs Sharks Picks and Prediction – 2/5/2025

Canadiens vs Sharks Prediction
The Montreal Canadiens look to snap a five-game losing streak with a victory on the road Tuesday when visiting the San Jose Sharks. Montreal is 24-23-5 with 53 points and 7th in the Atlantic division. Montreal trails the second and final Eastern Conference wild-card spot by six points. Montreal was defeated by the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday after squandering a two-goal lead. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our NHL previews.
Cole Caufield leads Montreal in goals with 25. Nick Suzuki is the leader in assists with 36 and points with 51. In goal, Sam Momtembeault is 17-19-3 with a goals-against average of 2.99 and a save percentage of .898. Montreal has a goals-for average of 2.90 and a goals-against average of 3.35. Montreal's power play is 20th in the NHL and its penalty kill is fifth.
The San Jose Sharks look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home one Tuesday when hosting Montreal. San Jose is 15-33-6 with 36 points and last in the Pacific Division. San Jose is well off the pace for postseason contention. The Sharks lost to the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Thursday night. San Jose has lost seven of its last eight.
Tyler Toffoli needs San Jose in goals scored with 18. William Eklund is the leader in assists with 27 and leads in points with 37. In goal, YaroslavAskarov is 5-7-2 with a goals-against average of 3.01 and a save percentage of .899. San Jose has a 2.61 goals-for average and a 3.67 goals-against average. San Jose's power play is 26th in the NHL, and its penalty kill is 24th.
Canadiens vs Sharks Pick Analysis
Montreal and San Jose are both playing very poorly as they have just one win in the last 12 games combined. The advantage here goes to San Jose playing on its home ice. San Jose has won 12 of the last 15 at home versus Montreal. The Canadians have lost 16 of the last 20 overall versus San Jose. The Sharks will receive enough strong play in goal and at the blue line to hold the Canadiens at bay. Final Score Prediction, San Jose Sharks win 3-1.
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Our Free NHL Pick for San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens

San Jose Sharks +130