The San Jose Sharks face the Montreal Canadiens in their second meeting of the season, following the Canadiens' narrow win in February. Top prospects Lane Hutson and Macklin Celebrini are battling for the Calder Trophy, with Hutson leading in points at 43, although Celebrini has a superior points-per-game average. The Canadiens, at 27-26-25, are struggling to keep playoff hopes alive, currently sitting sixth in the wild card race and five points behind the Blue Jackets. Injuries are impacting both teams, with several players sidelined.
Montreal's aspirations for the playoffs are dwindling as they sit six in the wild card race, trailing behind the Columbus Blue Jackets by five points.
Lane Hutson and Macklin Celebrini are both having stellar seasons, with Hutson leading with 43 points and Celebrini closely behind with 42 points.
Collection
[
|
...
]