March 14, 2026Updated 5:23 pm EDT

The Saturday NHL schedule includes the Montreal Canadiens (36-18-10) hosting the San Jose Sharks (31-26-6) at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are ninth in the Western Conference.

How to watch San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal CanadiensSan Jose vs. Montreal odds

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Injury reportsCanadiens

Patrik Laine: Out (Lower Body)

Sharks

Yaroslav Askarov: Out (Lower Body),

Ty Dellandrea: Out (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Nicholas Suzuki has put up 75 points in 64 games (21 goals and 54 assists).
Jakub Dobes has a 3.0 goals-against average, and 732 saves. His .892 save percentage ranks 44th in the league.
Macklin Celebrini has totaled91 points this season (1.4 per game), with 33 goals and 58 assists in 63 games (playing 21:18 per game).
Yaroslav Askarov has allowed 130 goals (3.5 goals-against average) and compiled 1,015 saves with an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league).

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