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San Jose Sharks will take on Montreal Canadiens in an NHL game on Tuesday.
San Jose have been unable to pull themselves up, having been plagued by inconsistency this season. They come into this clash on a three-game losing streak and are placed second from the bottom in the Western Conference Pacific. They are in desperate need of a few wins to salvage their season.
Montreal have failed to get a string of wins and are placed in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 23 points. They will look to drastically improve in the upcoming game and gain some momentum to take into the rest of the season.
Sharks vs Canadiens Odds
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Sharks vs Canadiens Match Details
Fixture: Sharks vs Canadiens
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 29, 2022; 7 pm EST
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Sharks vs Canadiens Key Stats
San Jose have a poor scoring record, with the offense averaging less than three goals scored per game on average this season. The team lacks an array of scorers and most of the chances have been created by Erik Karlsson, with 30 goal contributions. Other players need to pull their socks up with time running out.
Their defensive responsibilities have not been fulfilled in the slightest. Even with the goaltenders doing individually well, they have been poor overall with over 3 goals conceded per game this season. They have not looked like a unit that can function in pressure situations.
Montreal need to inject a bit of consistency into their offense and need more players to come alive in front of the goal. Players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have put up great shifts so far this season with 45 goal involvements, but have lacked the support. They need to work on their team formation to bring out the best in the players in the upcoming games.
Their defense has failed to live up to expectations, conceding more than 3.5 goals per game. Looking at some of the other options in their squad would be a good idea at this point.
Sharks vs Canadiens Betting Predictions
San Jose have not played well in their last five games, putting them at a disadvantage. They have failed to win games on the road and are likely to find it difficult against a settled Montreal side.
Montreal are likely to exploit the home conditions and force San Jose to concede goals. Their defense, although shoddy, might just be able to handle the misfiring San Jose attackers. Expect the Canadiens to emerge victorious here.
Prediction: Take Montreal, ML(-110)
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