How to Watch Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time - 11-24-2023

The Montreal Canadiens (8-9-2) square off against the San Jose Sharks (3-15-1) at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, November 24 at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+ and NBCS-CA. The Canadiens took down the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in their last outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 7-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

Canadiens vs. Sharks Game Info

Game Day: Friday, November 24, 2023
Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
TV: NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Canadiens and Sharks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries

Canadiens Insights

The Canadiens’ 55 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 21st in the league.
The Canadiens have allowed 67 total goals (3.5 per game), ranking 26th in league play in goals against.
Their goal differential (-12) ranks 27th in the league.
The 14 power-play goals the Canadiens have scored this season rank 12th in the NHL (on 73 power-play chances).
The Canadiens’ 19.18% power-play conversion rate ranks 20th in the league.
The Canadiens have capitalized with two shorthanded goals this season (12th among NHL squads).
The Canadiens kill 73.42% of opponent power plays, the 26th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Canadiens have the 10th-best faceoff win percentage in the NHL, at 52.2%.
The Canadiens make 9.9% of their shots (19th in the league).
The Canadiens are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 19.5 hits and 17.5 blocked shots per game.

Canadiens Key Players

One of Montreal’s top offensive players this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has recorded 17 points in 19 games.
Cole Caufield has five goals and 10 assists for Montreal to compile 15 total points (0.8 per game).
With 15 points through 19 games (five goals and 10 assists), Michael Matheson has been an important part of Montreal’s offensive attack this season.
As Montreal’s top goalie, Cayden Primeau has recorded 1 win and 2 losses this season while giving up 12 goals with 92 saves.

Canadiens Injuries

Arber Xhekaj: Upper Body (Questionable),

Kirby Dach: Knee (Out For Season),

Chris Wideman: Back (Out),

David Savard: Upper Body (Out),

Jordan Harris: Lower Body (Out),

Carey Price: Knee (Out),

Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Lower Body (Out)

Sharks Insights

With 28 goals (1.5 per game), the Sharks have the NHL’s 32nd-ranked offense.
The Sharks’ total of 82 goals allowed (4.3 per game) is 32nd in the league.
They have the 32nd-ranked goal differential in the league at -54.
The Sharks have nine power-play goals (on 55 chances), 24th in the NHL.
The Sharks have the NHL’s 22nd-ranked power-play percentage (16.36).
At 72.46, the Sharks have the 30th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Sharks win 53.6% of faceoffs, third-best in the NHL.
The 6.1% shooting percentage of the Sharks is 32nd in the league.
The Sharks have not held their opponents scoreless yet this season.

Sharks Key Players

Tomas Hertl has scored four goals (0.2 per game) and collected eight assists (0.4 per game), fueling the San Jose offense with 12 total points (0.6 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 8.9%.
Fabian Zetterlund is one of the top contributors for San Jose with seven total points (0.4 per game), with four goals and three assists in 19 games.
Luke Kunin is a crucial player on offense for San Jose with four goals and two assists.
Kaapo Kahkonen is 1-6-0 this season, amassing 211 saves and allowing 27 goals (4.3 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (50th in the league).