Canadiens host the Sharks on 3-game winning streak
San Jose Sharks (31-26-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (36-18-10, in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens take on the San Jose Sharks with a three win streak on the line.
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Montreal has an 18-11-2 record in home games and a 36-18-10 record overall. The Canadiens are fourth in the league with 272 total penalties (averaging 4.3 per game).
San Jose is 14-16-1 on the road and 31-26-6 overall. The Sharks have a 28-8-3 record in games they score at least three goals.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. The Sharks won 7-5 in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Hutson has 11 goals and 55 assists for the Canadiens. Cole Caufield has seven goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
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Macklin Celebrini has 33 goals and 58 assists for the Sharks. Michael Misa has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 6-1-3, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.2 assists, 3.7 penalties and 7.7 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
Sharks: 4-4-2, averaging three goals, 4.7 assists, four penalties and 11.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.
Sharks: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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