The San Jose Sharks will face the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Centre Bell. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET as the opponents meet for the first time in the 2026-2027 regular season.
The Sharks enter the matchup with a 4-3-1 record through eight games. San Jose earned points in three of its last five contests, starting that stretch with a 3-2 overtime win at the St. Louis Blues before dropping games against the Edmonton Oilers (3-1) and Boston Bruins (6-3). The Sharks then posted a 3-2 shootout victory at the Nashville Predators and most recently took a 4-3 shootout loss at the Detroit Red Wings.
The Canadiens hold an identical 4-3-1 record through their first eight games. Montreal has won three of its last five outings, beginning with a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators. The Canadiens followed with consecutive shootout victories at home, beating the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 and the Buffalo Sabres 4-3. Following a 5-4 loss at the Washington Capitals, Montreal earned a 4-3 overtime win against Buffalo.
Tuesday marks the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. Both teams have frequently played past regulation in recent games, with San Jose going to overtime or a shootout in three of its last five contests and Montreal doing so in three of its last four.
