Canadiens seek first regulation win as Sharks visit Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, with both teams seeking greater consistency early in the season. San Jose is playing the second half of a back-to-back after a 3-1 loss in Toronto, and has struggled to close out games during its road trip. The Sharks swept last season’s meetings, with Macklin Celebrini recording seven points against Montreal; he has continued to lead San Jose’s attack this season. Montreal has won three of its last four, but those victories came in overtime or shootouts, leaving the Canadiens still looking for a regulation win.