Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In a back-and-forth game, the San Jose Sharks defeated the visiting Montreal Canadiens 7-5 on Tuesday night. Kiefer Sherwood scored the eventual game-winning goal and added an assist, while Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists for the Sharks. The Canadiens rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the third period to tie the game, but Sherwood’s late tally secured the win for San Jose.

Why it matters

The victory extends the Sharks’ winning streak to three games, as they continue to battle for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. For the Canadiens, the loss snaps an eight-game point streak and is a setback in their quest to climb the standings in the Eastern Conference.

The details

The Sharks jumped out to a 5-2 lead in the third period, but the Canadiens scored three unanswered goals to tie the game. Sherwood then netted the game-winner, tapping home a cross-ice feed from Philipp Kurashev at 16:34 of the third. Adam Gaudette added an empty-net goal to seal the victory for San Jose.

The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.Sherwood scored the game-winning goal at 16:34 of the third period.
The players

Kiefer Sherwood

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in the victory.

Macklin Celebrini

A forward for the San Jose Sharks who scored a goal and recorded three assists in the game.

Alex Newhook

A forward for the Montreal Canadiens who scored two goals in the third-period comeback attempt.

Yaroslav Askarov

The goaltender for the San Jose Sharks who made 32 saves in the win.

Jakub Dobes

The goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens who stopped 21 shots in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We showed a lot of fight to come back and tie it up, but ultimately Sherwood made a great play to give them the lead back. We’ll need to regroup and come out stronger next game.”

— Alex Newhook, Forward, Montreal Canadiens (Montreal Gazette)

“Kiefer has been huge for us all season, and that game-winning goal was a perfect example of his clutch ability. We’re really starting to find our groove as a team.”

— Macklin Celebrini, Forward, San Jose Sharks (San Jose Mercury News)

What’s next

The Sharks will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, March 6. The Canadiens will try to bounce back when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, March 9.

The takeaway

This high-scoring affair showcased the offensive firepower of both the Sharks and Canadiens, with several players stepping up to contribute. The Sharks’ ability to withstand the Canadiens’ third-period comeback and secure the late game-winner demonstrates their resilience and determination as they push for a playoff spot.