San Jose Sharks defeat Montreal Canadiens 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NHL · San Jose Sharks 4, Montreal Canadiens 3
San Jose Sharks won 4–3, covered the +1.5 spread, and the game went over the 6.5 total.
San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens final score and game recap
The Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit to stun Montreal 4-3 on Tuesday at the Bell Centre. San Jose and Montreal traded goals in the first period to sit 1-1, but the Canadiens seized control in the second, scoring twice to build a 3-1 lead. Celebrini finished with 2 goals and 1 assist, while goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic made 31 saves on 34 shots to keep San Jose in the game. Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky each contributed 1 goal and 1 assist for Montreal.
Who covered the spread in San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens?
San Jose Sharks covered the spread at +1.5. Montreal entered as the –1.5 favorite but lost outright by one goal, giving the Sharks a straight-up upset. The spread did not move from open to close.
Did San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens go over or under the total?
The game went over the 6.5 total, finishing with 7 goals.
How did AiQ's San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens predictions do?
AiQ went 0–1 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: picked Montreal Canadiens at –222 – LOSS (–$100 on a $100 bet)
AiQ assigned Montreal a 68% win probability before the game, implying a fair price around –225. The posted –222 line offered no edge, and the model's pick lost when San Jose won outright.
San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline was tied; bets were refunded.
- First-period total 1.5 went over, paying –154 as two goals were scored in the opening frame.
- Montreal Canadiens team total 4.5 went under, paying –182 as the Canadiens finished with three goals.
- San Jose Sharks team total 2.5 went over, paying –122 as the Sharks posted four goals.
San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The moneyline closed at San Jose Sharks +182 and Montreal Canadiens –222, implying a 34% win probability for San Jose and 66% for Montreal after removing the 4.4% vig. A $100 wager on the Sharks at +182 profited $182. The market's pricing accurately reflected Montreal's favoritism, but the upset rewarded those who backed the underdog.
San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens betting trends: 2026-27 season
San Jose Sharks sit at 5–5 overall after ten games, split evenly at home (2–2) and on the road (3–3). Their against-the-spread record is 5–5 in ten games, and they are exactly even on the over/under at 5 overs and 5 unders. Their last five results: win, loss, loss, win, loss.
Montreal Canadiens are 4–5 after nine contests, going 3–3 at home and 1–2 away. Their against-the-spread performance is poor at 1–7 in eight games, while the over/under has tilted heavily toward overs at 7–1 in eight games. Their recent five results: loss, win, loss, win, win.
What's next for San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens?
The Sharks travel to Ottawa to face the Senators on Thursday, October 22. The Canadiens head to Chicago to take on the Blackhawks on Friday, October 23.