Final Score: Sharks 3 - Canadiens 1
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Sharks @ Canadiens

NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Sharks
12-16-2 Rating 1513
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Montreal Canadiens +0.4
Canadiens
14-13-4 Rating 1505
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Sharks Canadiens
All-time wins 4 11
Last 5 meetings 2 2
Average goals 2.2 3.0
Last meeting 1 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Sharks Canadiens
Games played 30 31
Avg goals scored 2.8 2.8
Avg goals conceded 3.0 3.2
Win percentage 40% 45%
Away win % / Home win % 41% 41%