"The Canadiens create the third-most goals in the league, averaging 3.5 per game for a total of 206 this season. On defense, the Canadiens have given up 189 goals (3.2 per game) to rank 24th in league action. The team has the league's ninth-best goal differential at +17 this season."
"In the past 10 games, the Canadiens are 6-2-2 (70.0% of possible points). They are scoring at a 4.0 goals-per-game average (40 total) during that time. On the defensive end, the Canadiens have allowed 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over those 10 outings."
"The Sharks have scored 177 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 20th in the league. The Sharks have allowed 3.5 goals per game, 201 total, which ranks 26th among league teams."
The Montreal Canadiens travel to face the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night with the Canadiens positioned as road favorites at -136 moneyline odds. Montreal ranks third in league goal creation, averaging 3.5 goals per game with a league-leading 13.4% shooting percentage, though their defense ranks 24th allowing 3.2 goals per game. The Canadiens have performed well recently, going 6-2-2 in their last 10 games while scoring 4.0 goals per game. San Jose ranks 20th offensively with 3.0 goals per game and 26th defensively allowing 3.5 goals per game. Combined, the teams average 6.5 goals per game, with both teams exceeding the over/under threshold in a significant portion of their games this season.
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